Tuna Pasta Salad
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Tuna Pasta Salad
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This tuna pasta salad is a fresh and vibrant dish that can be enjoyed as a main or as a side for picnics, cookouts and potlucks. Made with simple ingredients it's so quick and easy and is made without mayonnaise.
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Ingredients
- 8 oz farfalle pasta bow tie pasta, cooked according to package instructions
- 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
- 8 oz cherry tomatoes 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 fish drained
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 3 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- salt and 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 all of the ingredients into similar sized pieces so that it combines easily and is easier to eat.
- Use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled. It is so much more flavorful and vibrant.
- Use albacore tuna for this pasta salad recipe. It has a firmer texture and is mild in flavor.
- Let the pasta salad marinate and chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes to an hour before you serve it.
- The pasta tuna salad does not freeze well, so don't be tempted to try!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
339kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
458mg
(19%)
Potassium
497mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1111IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
49mg
(54%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
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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