Pesto Tuna Pasta Salad

May 24, 2013

I love having salads like this in my fridge during the summer for a quick, delicious and easy lunch. Using store bought pesto with lemon juice added is genius because it really freshens up the flavor!

1 (6 oz.) jar basil pesto
Juice of 1 lemon
2 (6 oz.) cans water packed tuna, drained
4 green onions, sliced
1 roasted red pepper, diced (I roasted my own but you can certainly buy jarred)
16-20 grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 lb. medium shell pasta cooked al dente and rinsed with cold water
Salt and pepper to taste

Place the pesto in a large bowl and stir in the lemon juice. Add the tuna and flake it with a fork. Add the green onion, roasted red pepper, grape tomatoes and pasta and stir to combine. Season to taste...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
498

Sodium
297mg
12% DV

Fat
7g
12% DV

Protein
28g
57% DV

Carbs
72g
24% DV

Fiber
11g
45% DV

Mixed