Tuna & Vegeroni Pasta Salad

Serves 5

Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

375g vegeroni

2 x 200g fresh tuna steaks

Extra virgin olive oil 

6 ripe mixed heirloom tomatoes, cut into quarters

8 fresh bocconcini, torn

1 celery, sliced (inner small stalks), leaves picked 

1 bunch basil, torn

½ cup white balsamic

Salt & pepper

Method

In a pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta per packet directions. Once cooked strain and refresh under running cold water. Set aside.

Heat a griddle pan on high. Coat tuna with a splash of olive oil and salt & pepper. Place tuna on the pan and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Remove from pan and allow to cool on a plate.

For the salad add tomatoes, basil,     bocconcini and celery to a large bowl with cooked pasta.

Break tuna into pieces and add basil to the salad. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic and add salt & pepper to taste. Toss together gently.

Serve and enjoy with family and friends!