Fresh, flavorful, and perfect for warm-weather dining, this Mediterranean-inspired pasta salad combines tender fusilli pasta, premium tuna, juicy tomatoes, and briny olives in a light lemon dressing. It’s an easy meal that’s ideal for lunches, picnics, meal prep, or light dinners.

Servings 4–6 | Prep Time 15 minutes | Cook Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

· 12 oz Mountain High Organics Fusilli Pasta

· 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water or olive oil, drained and flaked

· 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

· 1 cup green olives

· ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

· 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

· 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

· 1 tsp lemon zest

· ½ tsp sea salt

· ¼ tsp black pepper

Optional Garnishes

· Lemon slices

· Fresh parsley leaves

· Crumbled feta cheese

Directions

1. Cook the Mountain High Organics Fusilli Pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, tuna, cherry tomatoes, olives, and parsley.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.

4. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

5. Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.

6. Garnish with lemon slices, fresh parsley, and feta cheese if desired.

Recipe Tip

This salad can be made up to a day in advance, making it perfect for meal prep, picnics, and busy weekday lunches. Add the dressing just before serving for the freshest flavor.

Why You’ll Love It

· Light, fresh Mediterranean flavors

· High in protein from tuna

· Quick and easy to prepare

· Perfect for meal prep and entertaining

· Delicious served chilled or at room temperature

Mountain High Organics – Simple Ingredients. Fresh Inspiration.