Cavatappi Tuna Pasta Salad with Black Olives
Cavatappi Tuna Pasta Salad with Black Olives blends springy corkscrew pasta with flaky albacore, briny olives, and crisp celery in a rich, creamy dressing. The peppery bite of onion balances the mayonnaise for a satisfying, well-rounded taste. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for picnics, potlucks, or an easy make-ahead lunch.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cavatappi Tuna Pasta Salad with Black Olives, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy Density
- 40 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 64
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Add cavatappi and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet still firm to the bite, 9 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Drain and rinse under cold water until no longer hot, then drain again and transfer to a large bowl.
- 4
Add mayonnaise, tuna, olives, celery, onion, salt, and pepper to the pasta, then toss until thoroughly combined.
- 5
Serve right away or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Calories 655.3 kcal High 33%
- Protein 26.03 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 46.11 g 17%
- Total Fat 41.6 g High 53%
- Saturated Fat 5.46 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 43.18 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 741.43 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 2.54 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 1.99 g --
- Added Sugars 0.58 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 14.26 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 3.0 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 377.16 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 7.74 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.67 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 1.44 mcg Low Source 7%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
About This Recipe
Cavatappi Tuna Pasta Salad with Black Olives is made with 7 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canned Tuna, Cavatappi Pasta, Celery, and Mayonnaise. Each serving provides about 655.3 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cavatappi Tuna Pasta Salad with Black Olives made of?
- The main ingredients are Canned Tuna, Cavatappi Pasta, Celery, Mayonnaise, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cavatappi Tuna Pasta Salad with Black Olives?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 655.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cavatappi Tuna Pasta Salad with Black Olives easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Cavatappi Tuna Pasta Salad with Black Olives healthy?
- Cavatappi Tuna Pasta Salad with Black Olives has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 655.3 calories and 26.03 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 741.43 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.46 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Celery, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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