Tuna Pasta Salad
Budget-friendly pasta salad with tuna, vegetables, and a simple dressing
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total Time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 8
- Difficulty
- easy
- Cuisine
- American
- budget
- meal-prep
- no-cook
- protein-rich
- lunch
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Ingredients
Servings:
8
- 12 oz pasta shells or rotini
- 2 cans tuna in water, drained
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
Nutrition
Calories
320
40 per serving
Protein
18g
36% DV
Fat
8g
11% DV
Carbs
42g
14% DV
Macronutrient Breakdown
Protein23%
Fat23%
Carbs53%
- Fiber
- 3g
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
- 1
Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and rinse with cold water.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- 3
Add cooled pasta to the dressing.
- 4
Flake tuna and add to pasta along with all vegetables.
- 5
Season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
- 6
Toss everything together until well combined.
- 7
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- 8
Adjust seasoning before serving if needed.