Tuna and Vegetable Pasta Salad
This Tuna and Vegetable Pasta Salad is a delicious and healthy meal option that combines the richness of tuna with fresh vegetables and pasta, making it perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of cooked pasta (any shape)
- 1 can of tuna, drained
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup of red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup of black olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, drained tuna, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and black olives.
- Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, ensuring the flavors are well incorporated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.