Zesty Tuna Pasta Salad
Zesty Italian flavors mingle with tuna for a bold pasta salad you’ll make again and again.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole grain pasta (such as macaroni, rotini, or penne), cooked and cooled
- 2 (5-ounce) cans of fish (tuna or salmon) packed in water, drained
- 1 small zucchini, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup fat-free Italian dressing, divided
Equipment & Utensils
- Large mixing bowl
- Stirring spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
Instructions
- Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, tops of cans, and vegetables.
- Mix all ingredients except for dressing in bowl. Add 1/2 cup of dressing. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Add remaining 1/4 cup dressing immediately before serving to freshen salad.
Tips
If you like your pasta salad creamy, try dressing it in 1/2 cup light mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon fresh dill.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
1 cup
Per serving
Amount
Calories
180
Total Fat
2g
Sodium
340mg
Total Carbohydrate
31g
Protein
12g
Recipe sourced from Oregon SNAP-Ed's Food Hero
