Easy Tuna Pasta Salad: A Fresh Twist with Turkey Bacon and Veggies
Enjoy a delicious and easy tuna pasta salad with a fresh twist featuring turkey bacon and a mix of colorful veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta
- 2 cans tuna, drained
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the tuna, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Add the cooled pasta to the bowl and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add any additional vegetables you prefer, such as bell peppers or olives.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for an even better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Easy Tuna Pasta Salad, Tuna Salad, Pasta Salad, Quick Recipes