Description
Experience the joy of summer with this vibrant Tuna Pasta Salad with Herbs. Bursting with flavor and made in just 30 minutes, this dish combines tender pasta, creamy tuna, and fresh herbs for a delightful meal perfect for picnics, potlucks, or solo lunches. Each bite is a celebration of taste that transports you to sun-soaked days with friends. Easy to customize, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fusilli or rotini pasta
- 1 can (5 oz) solid white tuna in water, drained
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a healthier twist)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- Flake the drained tuna into a large mixing bowl.
- Add chopped parsley, dill, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cooled pasta to the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour dressing over the salad ingredients and gently fold until combined.
- Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg