Description
A quick and nutritious tuna pasta salad that’s perfect for meal prep on busy weekdays.
Ingredients
- Pasta (rotini or penne)
- Canned tuna (in water or olive oil)
- Cherry tomatoes (diced)
- Cucumber (diced)
- Red onion (diced)
- Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- Dijon mustard
- Fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Open and drain the canned tuna, then flake it with a fork.
- Dice the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion into small pieces.
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, flaked tuna, and chopped vegetables. Pour the dressing over and gently fold together.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Chill the salad for optimal flavor before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg