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Tuna Pasta Salad
This easy Tuna Pasta Salad is made with gluten free pasta and no mayonnaise for a simple lunch or dinner idea that is packed full of flavor.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 310 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Pasta Salad
- 8 ounces Fusilli Chickpea pasta see note #1 below
- 8 ounces tuna packed in water well drained
- 8 ounces tomatoes diced
- 8 ounces cucumber diced
- 2 ounces red onion finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely minced
Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta according to the instructions on the package. Cook for 1 minute less than instructions ask for. Once cooked drain immediately and let cool.
- In a small bowl whisk together all of the dressing ingredients and set aside.
- Once pasta has cooled place it in a large bowl and add the tuna, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and fresh parsley. Toss together.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Notes
- We used three pastas: Fsilli Chickpea Pasta, Fusilli Green Lentil Pasta, and Penne Red Lentil Pasta to make up our 8 ounces of pasta.
Nutrition Information
Serving
8ounces
Calories
310kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
385mg
(16%)
Potassium
287mg
(8%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
572IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8ounces | |
| Calories | 310kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 385mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 572IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.