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    The Yummy Bowl » Recipes » Salads

    Easy Tuna Pasta Salad (No Mayo)

    Sep 14, 2020 · Modified: Dec 6, 2022 by Julia | The Yummy Bowl · This post contains affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    A simple and savory cold pasta salad made with just a few ingredients like tuna, olives, tomatoes, gluten free pasta and an easy salad dressing. Can be served hot or cold to fit any season!

    With all the pasta salads I have on my site at the moment (Pasta Salad With Cheddar Cheese Cubes, Cold Pasta Salad with Smoked Sausage) this one is my favorite.

    I really like that it's so simple and I always have these ingredients at home.

    I could totally see myself eating this pasta salad for lunch and dinner every other week.

    You can use any kind of pasta, any kind of dressing, and add tons of garden fresh vegetables if desired.

    Plus, it can be served warm or cold. It is simply YUMMY! The possibilities are limitless.

    There is a skip-to-recipe button in the top left corner along with a clickable table of contents list (just below) that will quickly take you to the part you are more interested in. Enjoy!

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    • Easy Tuna Pasta Salad (No Mayo)

    Ingredients

    For Salad you'll need 6 ingredients:

    • 1 can tuna drained
    • ½ oz pasta (Gluten-free, if desired)
    • 12 cherry tomatoes half
    • 1 red onion diced
    • 12 black olives sliced, pitted
    • 2 handful of fresh basil for salad and garnish chopped
    A simple and savory cold pasta salad made with just a few ingredients like tuna, olives, tomatoes, gluten free pasta and an easy salad dressing. Can be served hot or cold to fit any season!

    For the Pasta Salad Dressing you'll need just 4 ingredients:

    • 5 tbsp olive oil
    • 2 tbsp lemon juice (½ lemon)
    • 1 tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp black ground pepper

    This is just the base and few ingredients that I had on hand and threw everything together.

    You don't have to use the same exact veggies, just use whatever you have on hand. I also love to add some sweet corn to this salad.

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    Instructions

    Delicious lunch in 3 easy steps!

    STEP 1

    Cook pasta according to package directions. Season with salt and let cool.

    STEP 2

    In a serving bowl or separate bowl, separate tuna chunks into smaller pieces using a fork. For salad dressing, simply mix all the ingredients in a jar, close the lid, and give it a good shake.

    STEP 3

    Stir in all the rest prepared salad ingredients and drizzle with Salad dressing, toss to coat. You can serve this salad warm or chilled.

    Store in the fridge in an airtight container for 2 days.

    Tips

    Don’t overcook your pasta - it will result in hard, not tasty pasta especially when mixed with all the other ingredients.

    Let the pasta cool before adding the ingredients. Pasta salad should be not very cold and served at room temperature. Besides, You want to have the rest ingredients as fresh as they come.

    Let the salad sit a bit after you have poured in the dressing. It’ll allow the pasta to soak all the flavors before serving.

    Make sure to choose the highest quality gluten-free pasta, this way it will actually taste like real pasta!

    We love seafood recipes, maybe even too much! From our Easy Shrimp Tacos, Shrimp Scampi, Mediterranean Salmon Salad to our 2-minute Air Fryer Tuna Steak. You should try these, you gonna love it!

    Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoy this easy and healthy pasta salad recipe!

    xx Julia

    A simple and savory cold pasta salad made with just a few ingredients like tuna, olives, tomatoes, gluten free pasta and an easy salad dressing. Can be served hot or cold to fit any season!

    Easy Tuna Pasta Salad (No Mayo)

    A simple and savory cold pasta salad made with just a few ingredients like tuna, olives, tomatoes, gluten free pasta and an easy salad dressing. Can be served hot or cold to fit any season!
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    Author: Julia | The Yummy Bowl
    Course: Appetizer
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 3 smaller portions
    Calories: 342kcal

    INGREDIENTS

    Salad

    • 1 can tuna drained
    • ½ oz pasta Gluten free, if preferred
    • 12 cherry tomatoes half
    • 1 red onion diced
    • 12 black olives sliced, pitted
    • 2 handful of fresh basil for salad and garnish chopped

    Dressing

    • 5 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice (½ lemon)
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black ground pepper

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Cook pasta according to instructions on the package. Let cool.
    • In a serving bowl or separate bowl, separate tuna chunks into smaller pieces using a fork. For salad dressing, simply mix all the ingredients in a jar, close the lid and give it a good shake.
    • Stir in all the rest prepared salad ingredients and drizzle with Salad dressing, toss to coat. You can serve this salad warm or chilled.
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    NOTES

    Best served chilled.
    If using Gluten free pasta for salad, it's best to eat it right away as the pasta has a tendency to harden after a while. So always best consumed fresh (if served as a cold dish).

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    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Tuna Pasta Salad (No Mayo)
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 342
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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