Pasta Salad with Tuna

This Pasta Salad with Tuna is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines al dente pasta with protein-rich tuna and vibrant vegetables. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner, this salad is both satisfying and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

• Pasta (fusilli or penne) - 150 grams
• Canned tuna (in water) - 1 can (about 150 grams, drained)
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams, halved
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, finely chopped
• Black olives - 50 grams, pitted and sliced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and black olives.
3. Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the vegetables and tuna.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
5. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and mix well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from tuna, supporting muscle health.
• Rich in healthy fats from olive oil, promoting heart health.

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