{Guest Post Friday} Basil Tuna Pasta Salad

Happy Friday everyone!

I'd like to welcome Sawsan of Chef in Disguise as my guest blogger today and I couldn't be more excited to share her with you all!  Sawsan isn't only just an amazing home chef who makes delicious meals such as this and this (I know, gorgeous right?), but she's also an orthodontist and a full-time mommy!  This fabulous multi-tasker draws inspiration from mixing various cultures from both the east and west into each recipe, creating truly unique dishes.  Oh and did I mention she's a super sweetheart too??

Yeah she really is.

Make sure to check out her blog and send her lots of love, you'll be addicted in no time!  With that said, here is the lovely Sawsan!

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Hello everyone, I am Sawsan and I blog about my food adventures at Chef in Disguise.

I was really excited when Kelly asked who would be interested in writing a guest post for her wonderful blog.  I volunteered immediately and Kelly was really kind to accept with only one condition, that the recipe be something healthy.



So here I am today sharing my tuna salad with you.  I chose this recipe because it uses brown pasta, which is a healthier choice and a vinaigrette as opposed to a mayonnaise-based dressing.

This salad is one of my favorites because the basil and lemon give a double-dose of refreshment, it is really easy and quick to prepare and it even tastes great the next day (if you have any leftovers that is!)

Basil Tuna Pasta Salad

Here are your ingredients:

1 box brown pasta

1 small can of tuna

1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup pitted chopped olives

1/2 cup corn
10 basil leaves, chopped

For the dressing:

Juice of 1 lemon

1 Tbsp mustard

Salt

1 tsp. dried oregano

1/4 cup olive oil  

Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the box, drain and allow to cool a little.  In a bowl, whisk the lemon juice, mustard, salt and oregano.  Drizzle the olive oil while whisking until incorporated.  Add the tuna, olives, corn and basil to the pasta.  Add the dressing and toss the salad.  Garnish with some basil leaves and lemon wedges. 

Thanks again Sawsan for guest posting, you're welcome back any time!  Make sure to stalk browse through her blog and show her some love :)

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Also!  Katie, the fabulous blogger from Down Home Foodie, was sweet enough to feature my Sauteed Tilapia Tacos as her photo of the week!  Her "Food Photo Fridays" is such a brilliant idea and showcases a lot of amazing blogs so please go check it out!  I mean who knows??  Maybe your blog will be next :)

Thanks so much Katie, you rock!!