Summer Tuna Pasta Salad
Bright, fresh, and delightfully simple, this Summer Tuna Pasta Salad is the ultimate warm-weather dish that combines vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring tender rotini pasta, protein-packed canned tuna, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a tangy homemade dressing made with zesty lemon juice, olive oil, and Dijon mustard, this salad strikes the perfect balance between refreshing and satisfying. With just 15 minutes of prep and a quick chill in the fridge, it’s an effortless recipe that’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a light family dinner. Serve it cold or at room temperature for a versatile dish that tastes like summer in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Rotini pasta
- 10 oz Canned tuna in water
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 small Garlic clove
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook until al dente, according to the package instructions (usually about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water to cool it down. Set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Set aside.
Dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, and roughly chop the parsley.
Drain the canned tuna and use a fork to break it into small flakes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper, if needed.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2083 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.7 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1958 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 280.3 g | 102% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.4 g | ||
| Protein | 119.1 g | 238% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 233 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 2237 mg | 48% | |
*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.
