Description
A quick and easy Tuna Pasta Salad that combines pasta, nutritious tuna, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked fusilli pasta
- 1 can (6.35 ounces) tuna, drained well
- 1/4 cup gherkins pickles, chopped
- 1/4 cup red bell peppers, chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 hard-boiled egg, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tablespoon pickle juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot of boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- Using a colander, drain pasta and rinse well. Let it cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, tuna, gherkins pickles, red bell peppers, celery, red onions, hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, and pickle juice.
- Gently stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve cold.
Notes
Serve chilled and enjoy with grilled meats or on a bed of greens. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American