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Tuna Pasta Salad

Tuna Pasta Salad

This Tuna Pasta Salad is a refreshing mixture of pasta, crisp veggies, and flavorful dressing, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. 
Recipe Developer-Estefania
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Additional time30 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients for a Pasta Salad:

  • 100 g Pasta
  • 1 Green Pepper
  • 1 Onion
  • 200 g Sweet Corn
  • 1 Cucumber
  • 50 g Olives
  • 1 Can of Tuna
  • 1 Tomato

Ingredients for a Vinaigrette Dressing:

  • 80 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 tablespoon Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • ⅛ teaspoon Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Sea Salt

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain, place in a large bowl and set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, sliced green pepper, sliced onion, sweet corn, diced cucumber, sliced olives, drained tuna, and sliced tomato.
  • In a jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, pepper, and sea salt. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables. Toss everything together until well coated in the dressing.
  • Allow the pasta salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This helps the flavors meld and enhances the overall taste.
  • Before serving, give the pasta salad a final toss and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Notes

Choose the Right Pasta: Use pasta shapes that can hold onto the dressing and ingredients. Rotini, fusilli, penne, or bowtie pasta work well. 
Cook Pasta Al Dente: Be sure not to overcook the pasta. Cook it al dente (firm to the bite) so that it holds its shape and texture in the salad. 
Cool Pasta Properly: After cooking, rinse the pasta under cold water to stop the cooking process. 
Fresh and Crisp Vegetables: Use fresh and crisp vegetables to add texture and flavor to the salad. Dice them uniformly. 
Allow Time to Marinate: Let the pasta salad sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld, and the pasta absorbs the dressing. 
Drain Canned Ingredients: Make sure to drain tuna thoroughly to prevent excess moisture in the salad. 
Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salad before serving and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 635mg | Potassium: 548mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 591IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg