Summer Tuna Pasta Salad
Bright, fresh, and delightfully simple, this Summer Tuna Pasta Salad is the ultimate warm-weather dish that combines vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring tender rotini pasta, protein-packed canned tuna, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a tangy homemade dressing made with zesty lemon juice, olive oil, and Dijon mustard, this salad strikes the perfect balance between refreshing and satisfying. With just 15 minutes of prep and a quick chill in the fridge, it’s an effortless recipe that’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a light family dinner. Serve it cold or at room temperature for a versatile dish that tastes like summer in every bite.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz Rotini pasta
- 10 oz Canned tuna in water
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 small Garlic clove
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook until al dente, according to the package instructions (usually about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water to cool it down. Set aside.
Step 2
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Set aside.
Step 3
Dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, and roughly chop the parsley.
Step 4
Drain the canned tuna and use a fork to break it into small flakes.
Step 5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper, if needed.
Step 8
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1089.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2083.0 |
| Total Fat 50.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 89.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1958.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 280.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 22.4g | |
| Protein 119.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 116.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 232.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2237.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories