Description
Versatile Tuna Pasta Salad is the ultimate dish for any occasion, expertly blending simplicity, flavor, and nutrition in one delightful bowl. This scrumptious salad features tender pasta mingling with savory tuna, crisp vegetables, and a creamy dressing that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for quick lunches or as a crowd-pleasing side at gatherings, this recipe is incredibly adaptable—customize it to match your preferences or utilize pantry staples! With just 30 minutes of prep time, this nutritious and filling salad is ideal for meal prep, ensuring you have delicious lunches ready throughout the week. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, this versatile dish will surely impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 1 can (5 oz) high-quality canned tuna
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 1/4 red onion
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While pasta cooks, chop cherry tomatoes and cucumber; thinly slice the red onion.
- In a bowl, mix drained tuna with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Combine cooled pasta with vegetables and the tuna mixture; toss gently until well coated.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg