Description
A refreshing and easy tuna pasta salad recipe perfect for lunch or picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and lemon juice.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a healthier option, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: tuna pasta salad recipes