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Tuna Salad Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A fresh and hearty tuna salad perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, combining crisp vegetables with flaked tuna and a tangy dressing.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 2 heads Romaine heart
  • 1 diced avocado
  • 7 ounces white albacore tuna (flaked with fork)
  • 1 quartered cucumber
  • 1 diced red bell pepper
  • 1 diced yellow bell pepper
  • 1 4 sliced red onion

Dry Pasta

  • 1 cup dry pasta

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons shallot minced
  • 1 1 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 2 teaspoons sugar or honey
  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar

Instructions 

  • Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain and let cool.
  • Chop vegetables and flake tuna.
  • Mix dressing ingredients and toss with pasta and vegetables.
  • Combine all ingredients and serve chilled.

Notes

For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like parsley or dill.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Tuna