Description
A refreshing tuna pasta salad perfect for lunch or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of pasta
- 1 can of tuna, drained
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup of cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup of red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons of 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, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
- Can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Tuna Pasta Salad, easy salad, cold pasta dish