Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat penne pasta or any pasta of choice, cooked and cooled
- 1 5 oz can of tuna in water, drained
- 1 cup canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup chopped black olives
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sautéed onions yellow or white
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or other fresh herbs
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook Pasta
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and let it cool.
Saute Onions
- In a small pan, sauté chopped onions in a bit of olive oil until golden and soft. Let cool.
Mix Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, tuna, chickpeas, black olives, tomatoes, sautéed onions, and parsley.
Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Toss and Chill
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and mix well to coat all the ingredients evenly. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
This dish tastes even better the next day.
Add crumbled feta or chopped cucumber for a twist.
Great for meal prep - store in the fridge for up to 3 days.