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Tuna Pasta Salad

Budget-friendly pasta salad with tuna, vegetables, and a simple dressing

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Servings

8

Difficulty

easy

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Ingredients

pasta shells or rotini
cans tuna in water
mayonnaise
olive oil
lemon juice
red onion
bell pepper
frozen peas
celery stalks
Salt and pepper to taste
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
0

% 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.