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Tuna Salad with Garden Vegetables and Pasta

Tuna Salad with Garden Vegetables and Pasta

A light and refreshing dish combines tender pasta, crisp garden vegetables, and flavorful tuna for a quick and satisfying meal. Perfect for lunch or a simple dinner, it’s easy to prepare and full of wholesome goodness.

★★★★★5(11 reviews)Updated: Mar 31, 2026
Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 15 min
Total Time 35 min
Difficulty Medium

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What Makes This Recipe Special

A vibrant mix of fresh vegetables, protein-packed tuna, and satisfying pasta. It’s light yet filling, making it perfect for a quick lunch or a healthy dinner. The combination of flavors and textures keeps every bite interesting and refreshing.

Cooking Advice

- Use al dente pasta to avoid a mushy salad.
- Drain the tuna well to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavors just before serving.

Directions

Bring a big pot of salted water to a boil. Once it’s boiling, add the elbow macaroni and cook it until it’s tender but still has a little bite, about 8 minutes. While the pasta cooks, toss together the tuna, chopped bell pepper, celery, carrot, radishes, green onions, and parsley in a large bowl. When the pasta is done, drain it and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Give it a good drain and then add it to the bowl with the veggies and tuna. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, ranch dressing, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Pour this dressing over the salad and stir everything together until it’s well coated. Pop it in the fridge for at least a couple of hours so the flavors can really come together before you serve.

Simple Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled or at room temperature for the best taste. Pair it with crusty bread or a simple green side salad to make a complete meal. A glass of crisp white wine or iced tea complements the freshness nicely.

Food Storage Guide

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Keep any dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain the salad’s texture. Give it a gentle toss before eating to redistribute the flavors.
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Heart icon Nutrition Facts

350 Calories
Fat
18 g
Carbs
25 g
Protein
25 g
Fiber
3 g
Sugar
4 g
Sodium
600 mg
Serving Size: 1 serving
*Nutrition values are estimates and may vary.

Reviews (11)

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User Reviews

Emma
★★★★★
Apr 12, 2026
I was surprised how easy it was to make. The veggies were crisp, tuna was flavorful—perfect for a healthy dinner option.
Ingrid
★★★★★
Apr 07, 2026
Perfect light dinner after a long day. Didn’t take long to make and the fresh veggies were a nice touch.
Tomasz
★★★★★
Mar 24, 2026
Really liked the combination. Took less than 40 mins total and my kids actually ate their veggies!
Daniel
★★★★★
Feb 19, 2026
My whole family liked this one, even the picky eaters. Easy enough to whip up after work and filling too.
Hana
★★★★★
Feb 09, 2026
The pasta salad was just right with the crisp vegetables. Takes no time at all, perfect for summer lunches.
Diego
★★★★★
Feb 09, 2026
Simple, tasty, and very fresh. I forgot to chill it before eating but it still tasted great. Definitely making this again soon.
Nadia
★★★★★
Jan 27, 2026
Took this on a picnic and it stayed fresh all day. Loved the mix of crunchy veggies and creamy dressing.
Sofia N.
★★★★★
Jan 24, 2026
I was surprised how easy it was. Good flavor and loved the variety of veggies. Made it twice already this week.
Mateo
★★★★★
Jan 19, 2026
Made a batch for dinner, and it was just as good next day. Perfect for a no-fuss lunch.
David M.
★★★★★
Jan 03, 2026
Brought this to a potluck and it disappeared fast. Easy to scale up and tastes fresh every time.
Rajesh Kumar
★★★★★
Dec 29, 2025
My family loved it, especially the creamy dressing. I’ll definitely make it again for weekend lunches. Simple, fresh, and tasty.
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