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.
Servings 5
Calories 310kcal
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.
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
Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 385mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 572IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 6mg