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Tuna Pasta Salad

This cold pasta salad with tuna makes a great side dish all summer long. It's also a filling lunch, especially if you double up on the tuna. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 318 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces campanelle pasta
  • 12 ounces tuna drained
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons minced chives
  • 1 tablespoon Dill
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Add the pasta to large bowl along with the tuna, avocado, tomatoes, and red onion. Stir to combine.
  3. Add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives, dill, salt, and pepper to a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
  4. Pour dressing over the pasta salad and stir to coat.
  5. Season with additional salt and pepper as needed.
  6. Cover tightly and refrigerate for one hour before serving.

Notes

  • If making in more than an hour in advance, add the avocado just before serving to prevent browning.

Nutrition Information

Calories 318kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 594mg (25%) Potassium 421mg (12%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 245IU (5%) Vitamin C 12.5mg (14%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 318

% Daily Value*

Calories 318kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 594mg 25%
Potassium 421mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 245IU 5%
Vitamin C 12.5mg 14%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.