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Tuna Pasta Salad with Vegetables

Tuna Pasta Salad with Vegetables prepared dish

This tuna pasta salad with vegetables is a refreshing and hearty dish, perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner. Packed with protein from tuna and a colorful array of vegetables, it is both nutritious and satisfying. Tossed in a light dressing, this salad is sure to please everyone at the table!

This recipe is american style, lunch, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 10 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 10 min · Total: 25 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include salt, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, canned tuna.
  • Follow all 6 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 can canned tuna (drained)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 small red onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 cups pasta (uncooked)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 medium cucumber (diced)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and finely chopped red onion.
  3. Add the cooked pasta to the bowl with the vegetables and tuna.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
  6. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 480 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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