Description
A delightful blend of pasta, nutritious tuna, and fresh vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g. rotini or penne)
- 1 can (15 oz) tuna, drained
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and allow it to cool completely.
- Combine the cooled pasta, drained tuna, diced celery, diced bell pepper, and diced red onion in a large mixing bowl.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Mix the dressing into the pasta salad mixture until all components are well-coated.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley just before serving.
Notes
Customize your salad with different vegetables or proteins as per your preference. It stores well for 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: tuna, pasta, salad, easy recipe, healthy meal, quick meal