Chilli Tuna Pasta Salad
Elevate your mealtime routine with this zesty and refreshing Chilli Tuna Pasta Salad, a perfect combination of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. This quick and easy recipe features al dente pasta tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy red onion, and flaky tuna in olive oil, all brought to life by the gentle heat of fresh red chili pepper. Tossed in a vibrant homemade dressing of lemon juice, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil, this salad is light yet satisfying. Ready in just 25 minutes, this crowd-pleaser shines as a make-ahead lunch, potluck dish, or light dinner that can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature. Bursting with fresh parsley and customizable to your spice tolerance, this dish is a versatile and healthy twist on a classic pasta salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 cans tuna in olive oil (canned)
- 1 whole red chili pepper
- 150 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 small red onion
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
While the pasta cooks, finely chop the red chili pepper (remove seeds for less heat), dice the cucumber and cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion. Mince the garlic clove and finely chop the fresh parsley.
Drain the canned tuna and flake it into bite-sized pieces with a fork.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, chili pepper, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create a dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss everything together until well coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately.
Garnish with additional parsley if desired, and enjoy your Chilli Tuna Pasta Salad cold or at room temperature!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1562 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.5 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.8 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 170 mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 2237 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.8 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.0 g | ||
| Protein | 118.5 g | 237% | |
| Vitamin D | 17.0 mcg | 85% | |
| Calcium | 167 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2193 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
