Ingredients for Pesto Tuna Pasta Salad
- Tuna In Olive Oil
- Pesto Sauce
- Black Pepper
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- Parmesan Cheese
- Lemons, Juice Of
- Black Olives
- Rotini Pasta
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How to Make Pesto Tuna Pasta Salad
- Cook 1 pound of pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- While pasta cooks, in a large bowl, gently combine 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna (drained), 1/2 cup pesto, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup chopped Kalamata olives, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
- Add the cooked pasta to the tuna mixture.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
60 g
Sugar
14g
Fat
25g
Carbs
23g