Description
Tuna Pasta Salad is a deliciously refreshing dish that’s perfect for picnics, lunches, or quick weeknight dinners. With tender pasta enveloped in a creamy dressing and complemented by ocean-fresh tuna and vibrant vegetables, this salad is not just a meal; it’s an experience! Easy to prepare and customize, it guarantees satisfaction for every palate. Enjoy it solo or as a delightful side at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 can (5 oz) chunk light tuna in water, drained
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- 2. While the pasta cools, chop the celery, red onion, and bell pepper.
- 3. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- 4. Add cooled pasta, tuna, chopped veggies, and parsley to the dressing. Gently fold to combine.
- 5. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg