Description
Tuna Pasta Salad with Herbs is a vibrant, protein-packed dish that combines tender pasta and succulent tuna, all tossed with fresh herbs and colorful vegetables. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or quick dinners, this salad is easy to prepare and will have everyone reaching for seconds. With its delightful flavors and beautiful presentation, it’s sure to become a favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz short pasta (e.g., fusilli or penne)
- 1 can (5 oz) high-quality tuna in olive oil, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (optional)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine drained tuna, chopped herbs, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Gently fold the cooled pasta into the tuna mixture until combined without breaking the pasta too much.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg