Description
Tuna Pasta Salad with Herbs is a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines al dente pasta, tender tuna, and fresh herbs in a zesty dressing. Perfect for picnics or casual dinners, this salad captures the essence of summer in every bite. Quick to prepare and versatile enough to serve as a main course or side dish, it’s a crowd-pleaser that brings people together. Whether enjoyed at a family gathering or as a simple weeknight meal, this Tuna Pasta Salad is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups uncooked fusilli pasta
- 1 can (5 oz) high-quality tuna in olive oil, drained
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained pasta, tuna, herbs, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Drizzle the dressing over the top.
- Gently toss the ingredients until evenly coated without breaking up the tuna too much.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg