20-Minute Easy Tuna Pasta Salad That Never Fails
A simple and quick recipe for a refreshing tuna pasta salad, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pasta
- 1 can tuna (in water or oil, drained)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Add olives or capers for extra flavor.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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