Description

In just a few minutes, you can have this delicious pasta salad on your table. It could be a great side dish or even a main dish, if you wish.

Ingredients

• 1 T. kosher salt, for water
• 8 oz. small pasta like fusilli
• 1/4 c. red onion, sliced thinly
• 1/2 c. olive oil
• 1/4 c. red wine vinegar
• 2 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 t. Za'atar seasoning mix (or thyme and oregano)
• 1 t. kosher salt, or to taste
• 1 t. freshly ground black pepper
• 10-12 oz. canned tuna, drained
• 6 oz. can whole black or Kalamata olives, drained and halved
• 16 oz. cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half, about 2 c.
• 1 English cucumber, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces, about 1 c.
• 1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped small
• 1/2 c. feta cheese, optional

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of water with 1 T. kosher salt to boiling; cook according to package directions; drain, but don't rinse.
2. While pasta is cooking, combine onion, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, Za'atar seasoning, salt and pepper in a large bowl; stir. Let sit while assembling the salad.
3. In the same bowl, add the pasta, tuna, olives, tomatoes and cucumber together with the olive oil mixture; stir to coat; add parsley; stir.