Description
A light and refreshing dish that combines pasta with tuna, fresh vegetables, and Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g short pasta (fusilli, penne, or farfalle)
- 1 can tuna in olive oil or water, drained and flaked
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil or lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, tuna, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
- Toss well to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Optionally, drizzle with olive oil or lemon juice before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pasta salad, tuna salad, Mediterranean salad, quick lunch, healthy recipe