Tuna Veggie Pasta Salad
Bright, fresh, and loaded with wholesome ingredients, this Tuna Veggie Pasta Salad is the perfect harmony of flavor and nutrition. Featuring tender fusilli or penne pasta, flaky canned tuna, and a medley of vibrant vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser. The tangy homemade dressing, made with olive oil, lemon juice, and dijon mustard, ties it all together for a refreshing, zesty finish. Ready in just 25 minutes and packed with protein and veggies, this pasta salad is ideal as a light lunch, a picnic side, or a make-ahead meal. Serve it chilled for maximum flavor, and watch it disappear from the table at your next gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 2 cans canned tuna in water
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, and finely chop the red onion and fresh parsley.
Drain the canned tuna and flake it gently with a fork into bite-sized pieces.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, prepared vegetables, tuna, and parsley.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, making sure everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Serve cold and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1321 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.4 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 104 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 2080 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.5 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.0 g | ||
| Protein | 104.6 g | 209% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 166 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2173 mg | 46% | |
*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.
