Tuna pasta salad
Indulge in a delectable tuna pasta salad bursting with flavors of fresh herbs, zesty lemon dressing, and crunchy veggies. A harmonious blend of textures and tastes awaits!
Ingredients:
- 230g dry whole-grain elbow pasta (Barilla Plus recommended)
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 140g canned tuna, packed in water
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions:
- Follow the cooking instructions on the pasta package and toss in frozen peas during the last 15 seconds of cooking; then, drain the pasta and peas and let them cool down for a bit.
- Mix together the pasta, peas, tuna, celery, and balsamic vinaigrette in a big bowl. Add 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt and some freshly ground black pepper to taste; stir everything together thoroughly. You can serve it slightly cool or at room temperature. You can eat this salad on its own or serve it over mixed greens.
Summary:
- Calories: 1368 kcal
- Fat: 37 g
- Protein: 65 g
- Carbs: 193 g
- Potassium: 1250 mg
- Magnesium: 206 mg