PESTO TUNA PASTA SALAD

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I am always looking for recipes that my boyfriend, Bill, can take to work for his lunch. I like to make sure they include both some protein and carbs, since he does heavy physical labor and needs to be appropriately refueled. I came up with this recipe, which met those requirements, and it tastes great, too! It's simple, quick, and travels well.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 21m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in olive oil, drained and flaked
4 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 lemons, juice of or 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (8 ounce) can sliced black olives
3 cups rotini pasta, uncooked

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • While pasta cooks, mix tuna, pesto, pepper, mayonnaise, cheese, olives, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
  • When pasta is cooked, drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Add pasta to tuna mixture and mix well.
  • Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

NikkiAnd Katie
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I'm not sure about this recipe. I'm not a big fan of tuna salad.


Umer Chohan
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This recipe is a great starting point. I'm going to experiment with different ingredients to see what I can come up with.


Roggers Ngumbi
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious.


RASEL MOLLA
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be adding it to my regular rotation.


Dorothy Mworia
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I made a few substitutions to the recipe and it still turned out great. I used sun-dried tomatoes instead of fresh tomatoes and I added a bit of red pepper flakes.


Ram Boyug
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sheikh Azan
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This is the best pesto tuna pasta salad I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again.


Md Hanif Sheikh
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I'm not a big fan of tuna salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Jordie Wright
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Destinee Davis
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand.


Lucky Phibi
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This is a really easy recipe to follow. I was able to make it in under 30 minutes.


Haisam butT
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.


chicken nuggetsrgood
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's perfect for a summer meal.


ijisakin sunday
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I love the addition of pesto to this salad. It gives it a really nice flavor.


Ectasy 212
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also a great meal to pack for lunch.


Asad Gujjar
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Cutest Girl
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This pesto tuna pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


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