Description
A delicious and easy-to-make pasta salad with tuna and fresh vegetables, perfect for lunch or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta by filling a large pot with water and adding a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, add pasta, and cook according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the vegetables by halving cherry tomatoes, dicing cucumber, and chopping red onion.
- Combine the cooled pasta, drained tuna, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and chopped red onion in a large bowl.
- Make the dressing by mixing mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well blended.
- Toss the salad by pouring the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently mixing until coated.
- Garnish with finely chopped parsley and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a creamy salad, add more mayonnaise or use Greek yogurt for a healthier option. Customize with additional ingredients like bell peppers or olives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: tuna, pasta salad, easy recipe, healthy, summer dish, potluck food