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Tuna Pasta Salad

Tuna Pasta Salad

320kcal
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 20 minutes
A quick and satisfying Tuna Pasta Salad that's perfect for lunch.
Servings 4 servings
Course Lunch
Cuisine Mediterranean

Ingredients

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces pasta any short pasta shape like fusilli or rotini
For the Salad
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tuna drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup cucumber thinly sliced or diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas thawed
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
For Garnish
  • fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method

How to Make Tuna Pasta Salad
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions, typically around 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
  2. Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and rinse it under cold water.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add drained tuna, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, and thawed frozen peas.
  4. Gently fold the cooled pasta into the bowl with the other ingredients.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently.
  7. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately or chill in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving1servingCalories320kcalCarbohydrates36gProtein22gFat12gSaturated Fat2gPolyunsaturated Fat2gMonounsaturated Fat6gCholesterol30mgSodium600mgPotassium400mgFiber4gSugar3gVitamin A500IUVitamin C20mgCalcium30mgIron2mg

Notes

For an extra zing, add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes before serving.

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