Tuna Pasta Salad: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon and Fresh Veggies
Tuna Pasta Salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish, perfect for quick lunches or picnics.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: salad
- Method: mix
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tuna, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or peas for extra flavor.
- Use light mayonnaise for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg