Linguine Tuna Salad
Bright, zesty, and utterly satisfying, this Linguine Tuna Salad is the perfect fusion of hearty pasta and fresh Mediterranean flavors! Tender linguine is tossed with succulent chunks of tuna, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny black olives, and aromatic parsley, all brought together by a tangy lemon-garlic dressing. Thinly sliced red onion adds a hint of sharpness, while the drizzle of olive oil ensures a silky finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this pasta salad is ideal for quick lunches, light dinners, or as a crowd-pleaser at summer picnics. Serve it immediately for a vibrant medley of flavors or chill for a refreshing make-ahead option. This easy-to-make recipe is a delightful way to elevate your tuna salad game!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams linguine pasta
- 2 cans canned tuna in olive oil (drained)
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 100 grams black olives (pitted and sliced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking, and set aside to cool slightly.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the other ingredients. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, slice the black olives, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the parsley.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked linguine, drained tuna, cherry tomatoes, black olives, red onion, and parsley.
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Transfer the linguine tuna salad to a serving dish and garnish with extra parsley if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a chilled version.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1703 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.2 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 222 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 3509 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.0 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.4 g | ||
| Protein | 81.1 g | 162% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 207 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 1564 mg | 33% | |
*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.
