Refreshing Summertime Tuna Pasta Salad

Recipe Collection: Lunch

Refreshing Tuna Pasta Salad, a perfect dish for warm days. This pescatarian-friendly recipe features tender elbow macaroni, fresh vegetables, and a creamy dressing that brings everything together. Ideal for picnics or as a light meal, it’s gluten-free and packed with nutrients.

With its crisp cucumbers, crunchy broccoli, and savory tuna, this salad is versatile enough to serve as a main or side dish. Easily accessible through your easyChef Pro cookbook, you can create this dish with our convenient shopping list feature, ensuring the lowest cost per serving.

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Overview

This Summertime Tuna Pasta Salad is a fresh, light, and healthy dish perfect for warm weather. It's a delightful combination of creamy dressing, tender pasta, and crisp vegetables, making it a refreshing meal or side dish. For a variation, you can substitute tuna with salmon for a different flavor profile.

Diet Type

Pescatarian

Allergies

Fish, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Cup creamy salad dressing
• 1 Teaspoon dried dill weed
• 0.5 Teaspoon black pepper, ground
• 2 Cups elbow macaroni
• 1 5 Ounces can tuna, drained
• 1 Cup broccoli florets
• 1 Cup carrots, minced
• 1 Cup celery, sliced
• 1 Cup cucumber, peeled

Steps

1. In a large bowl, mix the creamy salad dressing, dried dill weed, and ground black pepper until well combined.
2. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
3. Add the cooked macaroni, drained tuna, broccoli florets, minced carrots, sliced celery, and peeled cucumber to the bowl with the dressing.
4. Mix all ingredients until well blended.
5. Cover the salad and refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy your refreshing Summertime Tuna Pasta Salad!

Enjoy your homemade Refreshing Tuna Pasta Salad!