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Tuna Pasta Salad

Chilled pasta salad combining cooked pasta, canned tuna, and fresh vegetables in a light vinaigrette. Served cold as a make-ahead lunch or side dish.

25
min
4
servings
444
kcal
19.8g
protein

Ingredients

4 servings
Pasta8 oz
Canned tuna2 cans (5 oz each)
Cucumber1 medium
Red onion1/4 medium
Celery2 stalks
Olive oil1/4 cup
Garlic2 cloves
Salt1 tsp
Parmesan1/3 cup
Parsley2 tbsp

Method

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender, about 8–10 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water until cooled completely.

2

Dice cucumber and celery. Halve cherry tomatoes. Slice red onion thinly. Mince garlic.

3

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and black pepper.

4

In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, drained tuna, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, celery, and red onion.

5

Pour dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.

6

Top with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition, per serving

Calories444 kcal
Protein19.8 g
Carbohydrate49.8 g
Fat18.3 g
Fibre3.5 g
Sodium805.8 mg

Per serving. Changing servings scales the amounts, not these figures.