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Healthy Italian Tuna Pasta Salad

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This Italian Tuna Pasta Salad is fresh, nutritious, and quick to prepare, featuring a tangy Dijon dill dressing that elevates the simple ingredients.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots or chives
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, plus more for serving
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces shaped pasta (such as rotini, fusilli, or bow tie; gluten-free options available)
  • 1 (5-6 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked (preferably pole caught wild albacore tuna)
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced crosswise
  • ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  • Prepare the Dijon dressing by mixing mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, honey, shallots, garlic, dill, and olive oil.
  • Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then rinse with warm water.
  • Combine the warm pasta with half the dressing, mixing well.
  • Fold in tuna, tomatoes, spinach, olives, and pine nuts, mixing until combined.
  • Add the remaining dressing, adjusting seasoning as needed, and let sit before serving.

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Notes

Allow the salad to rest for up to two hours to enhance flavors.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

  • Author: jeremy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing and Cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg