Tuna Pasta Salad
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.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 339kcal
INGREDIENTS
- 8 oz Farfalle pasta, bow tie pasta, cooked according to package instructions
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 8 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, cut lengthwise & sliced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup black olives, cut in half
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 15 oz albacore tuna fish, drained
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- juice of 1 lemon
- zest of 1 lemon
- salt and black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- 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 339
Calories 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.
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