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Tuna Pesto Pasta Salad

High Protein
30-Minute Meals
Quick
Tuna Pesto Pasta Salad
Meal Slot:
Lunch
Prep Time:
10
minutes
Cook Time:
0
minutes
Calories:
520
Kcal
Protein:
38
g
Carbs:
52
g
Fat:
16
g
Cuisine:
Italian
Allergens:
Fish, Gluten, Tree-nuts
Serves:
Description

Whole‑grain pasta tossed with tuna, basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and arugula, brightened with lemon and olive oil—herby, satisfying, and served chilled.

Ingredients
  • tuna, drained (1 can)
  • cooked pasta (1 cup)
  • pesto (1 tbsp)
  • cherry tomatoes (1/2 cup)
  • arugula (1 cup)
  • lemon juice (1 tsp)
  • salt and pepper
Directions
  1. Mix tuna with pesto.
  2. Fold in pasta, tomatoes, and arugula.
  3. Season with lemon, salt, and pepper.
  4. Chill 10–15 minutes.

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