Description
A delicious and easy-to-make tuna pasta salad, perfect for a quick lunch or a picnic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (fusilli or rotini recommended)
- 1 can (15 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooled pasta to the tuna mixture and pour the dressing over it. Toss to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or celery for extra crunch.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: tuna pasta salad recipes, easy tuna pasta salad, cold tuna pasta salad, healthy tuna pasta salad