Description
Tuna Pasta Salad with Herbs is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines tender pasta, zesty tuna, and a medley of fresh herbs. Perfect for potlucks or quick weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
- Rotini or penne pasta
- Canned chunk light tuna
- Fresh parsley and basil
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Red onion
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: Bring salted water to a boil, cook pasta until al dente (8-10 minutes), then drain and rinse under cold water.
- 2. Prepare the vegetables: Chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and herbs into bite-sized pieces.
- 3. Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, drained tuna, chopped vegetables, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir gently until well coated.
- 4. Toss in fresh herbs: Add parsley and basil just before serving to maintain their flavor.
- 5. Taste and adjust: Sample your salad and add more salt or lemon juice if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg