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Tuna Pasta Salad

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

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz pasta (fusilli or rotini) cooked and cooled
Tuna
  • 2 cans canned tuna drained
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper diced
Dressing
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
Herbs
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
Mix Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, drained tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine. Stir in the chopped parsley. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 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 2 days.

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