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Tuna Pasta Salad

A refreshing and nutritious tuna pasta salad perfect for a quick lunch or picnic.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Tuna
  • 8 oz pasta fusilli or rotini works best
  • 2 cans tuna drained
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup bell pepper diced
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
Herbs
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Mix Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper.
  2. Add the cooked pasta to the bowl.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine. Stir in the fresh herbs.
  2. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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