Cavatappi Pasta Salad with Tuna and Olives

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

Served at room temperature or chilled, this delicious cavatappi pasta salad with tuna and black olives is perfect for picnics and potlucks.

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package cavatappi pasta
2 cups mayonnaise
2 (11 ounce) cans albacore tuna, drained
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
4 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 medium white onion, chopped
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add cavatappi and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 10 minutes. Drain and run under cold water until no longer hot. Drain again and transfer to a big bowl.
2 Add mayonnaise, tuna, olives, celery, onion, salt, and pepper to the pasta; toss until fully combined. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.