Description
Tuna Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the goodness of rotini pasta, tender tuna, and crisp vegetables for a delightful experience. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or family dinners, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor. With its creamy dressing and zesty lemon notes, every bite offers a satisfying crunch and a burst of freshness. This easy-to-make recipe will quickly become a favorite among friends and family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 (5 oz) can high-quality tuna in olive oil, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup dill pickles, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook rotini until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- Mix Your Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the drained tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, pickles, and herbs until evenly coated.
- Incorporate Pasta: Gently fold in the cooled pasta until well mixed without mashing.
- Chill & Serve: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors. Serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg