Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Instructions

1- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil Add the pasta, stir once and cook for about 10 minutes or as directed on the packet.

2- Meanwhile, wash the tomatoes and cut into quarters.

3- Slice the olives.

4- Wash the basil.

5- Put the tomatoes into a salad bowl and tear the basil leaves over them.

6- Add a tablespoon of olive oil and mix.

7- When the pasta is ready, drain into a colander and run cold water over it to cool it quickly.

8- Toss the pasta into the salad bowl with the tomatoes and basil.

9- Add the sliced olives, drained mozzarella balls, and chunks of tuna.

10- Mix well and let the salad rest for at least half an hour to allow the flavours to mingle.

11- Sprinkle the pasta with a generous grind of black pepper and drizzle with the remaining olive oil just before serving.