Tuna Pasta Salad
The best light and refreshing tuna pasta salad with fusilli, fresh veggies, and a zesty lemon Dijon dressing. Perfect for meal prep, lunch, or summer picnics!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 servings
- Category: Salad / Main
- Method: Tossed / Cold Prep
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Ingredients
Salad Base:
1½ cups cooked fusilli pasta (cooled)
1 can tuna (drained)
1 cup mixed lettuce or arugula
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup shredded carrots
¼ cup thinly sliced red cabbage
5–6 black olive slices
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Dressing:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp honey
Instructions
Cook Pasta: Cook fusilli according to package instructions. Drain and let cool completely.
Assemble Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, drained tuna, lettuce or arugula, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, red cabbage, and olive slices.
Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey.
Toss & Season: Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve: Serve chilled for the best flavor and texture. Enjoy as a light lunch or dinner!
Notes
Make it ahead: Chill for 1–2 hours for even better flavor.
Add-ins: Try capers, feta, or cucumbers for extra zing.
Use whole wheat pasta for added fiber.
Great for lunchboxes and picnics—just keep chilled!
Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/tuna-pasta-salad/
