Simple Tuna Pasta Salad
Creamy, refreshing, and irresistibly simple, this Tuna Pasta Salad is the perfect quick dish for busy days, potlucks, or light meals. Made with tender pasta, protein-packed tuna, and a creamy yet zesty dressing featuring mayonnaise, olive oil, and a splash of lemon juice, this recipe is as flavorful as it is easy to prepare. Diced celery and red onion add a satisfying crunch, while fresh parsley brings a burst of brightness to every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-fuss tuna pasta salad is best served chilled, making it a summer picnic favorite or a convenient make-ahead lunch idea. Bursting with flavor and packed with wholesome ingredients, this dish is a crowd-pleaser you’ll make again and again.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups pasta (penne, fusilli, or rotini)
- 2 cans canned tuna in water
- 0.5 cups mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 0.25 cups red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool it down quickly. Set aside.
Step 2
While the pasta is cooking, drain the canned tuna and use a fork to flake it into smaller pieces in a large mixing bowl.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth to create the dressing.
Step 4
Add the cooled pasta, diced celery, red onion, and chopped parsley to the bowl with the tuna. Toss gently to combine.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and carefully stir until everything is well coated.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Step 7
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Step 8
Serve chilled and enjoy your Simple Tuna Pasta Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1160.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2071.6 |
| Total Fat 108.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 11.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 221.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2492.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 160.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.0g | |
| Protein 109.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 136.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 185.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1659.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories