Tuna Pasta Salad
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Tuna Pasta Salad
Description
The Tuna Pasta Salad recipe uses farfalle pasta cooked and cooled as a base, mixed with finely chopped vegetables including red bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, chopped red onion, and halved black olives. Minced garlic and drained albacore tuna provide flavor and substance. The salad is dressed simply with extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and lemon zest, then seasoned with salt and black pepper to taste.
These ingredients create a colorful and balanced mix where the acidity from the lemon contrasts with the mild tuna and crisp vegetables, yielding a bright, fresh texture suitable for chilled serving. The use of albacore tuna adds a mild, firm bite that holds well in the salad.
This pasta salad works well as a refreshing dish for warm days, potlucks, or as a meal prep option. It is best served chilled after marinating for 30 minutes to an hour to allow flavors to meld smoothly.
Ingredients
- 8 oz farfalle pasta bow tie pasta, cooked according to package instructions
- 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
- 8 oz cherry tomato halved
- 1 cucumber cut lengthwise & sliced
- ½ red onion finely chopped
- ½ cup black olives cut in half
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 15 oz albacore tuna drained, fish
- ¼ cup parsley chopped, fresh
- 3 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- lemon juice of 1
- lemon zest of 1
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain and add to a large bowl.
- Add red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, minced garlic, albacore tuna fish, and lemon zest to the bowl and mix everything.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve cold. Enjoy!
Notes
- Chop ingredients to similar sizes for easy eating and even flavor distribution.
- Use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled for a more vibrant taste.
- Albacore tuna is preferred for its mild flavor and firm texture in this salad.
- Let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving for best flavor.
- The salad does not freeze well; avoid freezing to preserve texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 458mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 497mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1111IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 49mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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