Simple Tuna Pasta Salad
Creamy, refreshing, and irresistibly simple, this Tuna Pasta Salad is the perfect quick dish for busy days, potlucks, or light meals. Made with tender pasta, protein-packed tuna, and a creamy yet zesty dressing featuring mayonnaise, olive oil, and a splash of lemon juice, this recipe is as flavorful as it is easy to prepare. Diced celery and red onion add a satisfying crunch, while fresh parsley brings a burst of brightness to every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-fuss tuna pasta salad is best served chilled, making it a summer picnic favorite or a convenient make-ahead lunch idea. Bursting with flavor and packed with wholesome ingredients, this dish is a crowd-pleaser you’ll make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups pasta (penne, fusilli, or rotini)
- 2 cans canned tuna in water
- 0.5 cups mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 0.25 cups red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool it down quickly. Set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, drain the canned tuna and use a fork to flake it into smaller pieces in a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth to create the dressing.
Add the cooled pasta, diced celery, red onion, and chopped parsley to the bowl with the tuna. Toss gently to combine.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and carefully stir until everything is well coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Serve chilled and enjoy your Simple Tuna Pasta Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
490 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.9 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 36 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 707 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.9 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 24.8 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 385 mg | 8% | |
*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.
