Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Submitted by Canadian Pixie

"Very tasty salad, great for summertime barbeques."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 1 large bowl

ingredients

• 3 cups tri-colour pasta, cooked until tender yet firm
• 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 (6 1/2 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
• 1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
• 12 black olives (optional)
• 8 cherry tomatoes (halved or quartered) (optional)
• feta cheese (optional)
• parsley (optional)

directions

1. Whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, oil, garlic and pepper.
2. Drain cooked pasta, but don't rinse. Transfer to a large bowl. Add dressing, tossing well to coat.
3. Add tuna, artichoke hearts, olives and tomatoes; toss. Garnish with cheese and parsley.
4. Cover and refrigerate until cold (2-4 hours).