Description
Tuna Pasta Salad with Herbs is a delightful dish that brings the fresh flavors of summer to your table. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender pasta with juicy tuna and vibrant herbs, all coated in a creamy dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or busy weeknights, it’s a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 1 can (5 oz) high-quality tuna in olive oil, drained
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine drained tuna, chopped red onion, and herbs.
- In another bowl, whisk mayonnaise and lemon juice until smooth; mix into the tuna mixture.
- Gently fold in the cooled pasta until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg