Description
This Tuna Pasta Salad with Herbs is a vibrant blend of tender pasta, juicy tuna, and fresh herbs that will transport your taste buds to a sunny picnic. Perfect for potlucks or casual dinners, this dish is easy to prepare, visually appealing, and bursting with flavor. Customize it with your favorite herbs and enjoy the delightful medley of textures. Ideal for meal prep, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that keeps well in the fridge!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups short pasta (rotini or penne)
- 1 can (5 oz) high-quality canned tuna in olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, flake the drained tuna and add chopped vegetables: cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Toss in fresh herbs along with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; mix thoroughly.
- Gently fold in the cooled pasta until evenly combined without mashing.
- Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook/Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 210g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg