This tuna pasta salad is a fresh and vibrant dish that can be enjoyed as a main or as a side for picnics, cookouts and potlucks. Made with simple ingredients it's so quick and easy and is made without mayonnaise.
Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain and add to a large bowl.
Add red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, minced garlic, albacore tuna fish, and lemon zest to the bowl and mix everything.
Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve cold. Enjoy!
NOTES
Recipe Tips & Notes
Chop all of the ingredients into similar sized pieces so that it combines easily and is easier to eat.
Use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled. It is so much more flavorful and vibrant.
Use albacore tuna for this pasta salad recipe. It has a firmer texture and is mild in flavor.
Let the pasta salad marinate and chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes to an hour before you serve it.
The pasta tuna salad does not freeze well, so don't be tempted to try!
NUTRITION
Nutrition Facts
Tuna Pasta Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 458mg19%
Potassium 497mg14%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 23g46%
Vitamin A 1111IU22%
Vitamin C 49mg59%
Calcium 47mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.