Tuna Salad Recipe
User Reviews
5
Tuna Salad Recipe
Description
The Tuna Salad Recipe brings together cooked pasta and fresh vegetables like romaine lettuce, diced avocado, red and yellow bell peppers, cucumber, and red onion. White albacore tuna adds protein and a mild seafood flavor to the mix.
The lemon vinaigrette dressing is emulsified by combining olive oil, lemon juice and zest, minced shallots, Dijon mustard, a touch of sugar or honey, and white balsamic vinegar. This dressing adds a bright and slightly tangy note that complements the fresh ingredients.
Cooking pasta and chilling it in ice water before draining prevents clumping and maintains texture. Combining all ingredients with the vinaigrette creates a refreshing, well-balanced salad. It is suitable for a quick meal or picnic dish.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 2 romaine lettuce chopped, heads, heart
- 1 avocado diced
- 7 ounces white albacore tuna flaked with fork
- 1 cucumber quartered
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper diced
- 1/4 red onion sliced
- 1 cup pasta dry
Lemon Vinaigrette:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon shallot minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar or honey
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
Instructions
For the Salad:
- Cook the pasta according to direction on package. Drain and place in a bowl of ice cold water. Drain again.
- Place all vegetables in a bowl along with the cooled and drained pasta. Drizzle with dressing and toss.
Lemon Vinaigrette:
- Place vinaigrette ingredients in a food processor or small blender and pulse until smooth.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 201kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 114mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 305mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2985IU | 60% |
| Vitamin C | 50.5mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
