Anya’s Amazing Pesto Tuna Pasta Salad: 1 Effortless Dish
A delicious and easy pesto tuna pasta salad with a fresh, herbaceous twist, perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner. This recipe is a favorite from Anya at Savor Sensations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta, cooked and drained
- 1 (5-ounce) can tuna, drained
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, drained tuna, pesto, mayonnaise, chopped celery, chopped red onion, and chopped parsley.
- Stir gently until all ingredients are well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cherry tomatoes.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 450
- Sugar: Approximately 3g
- Sodium: Approximately 600mg
- Fat: Approximately 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 35g
- Fiber: Approximately 3g
- Protein: Approximately 20g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 50mg
Find it online: https://savorsensations.com/pesto-tuna-pasta-salad/
