Description
A quick and flavorful tuna pasta salad, perfect for potlucks or light dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fusilli or rotini)
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna, drained
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (optional)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Start by cooking the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes.
- Drain and Cool: Drain the pasta and cool it under cold running water or at room temperature.
- Prepare the Dressing Base: In a bowl, mix the drained tuna, mayonnaise, and Greek yogurt (if using).
- Add the Vegetables: Stir in the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and celery.
- Mix in the Pasta: Gently fold the cooled pasta into the mixture.
- Add Flavor: Squeeze in lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Chill: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Customize with your favorite vegetables or pasta shapes.
- 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: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: tuna pasta salad, quick salad, meal prep