Pesto Tuna Power Pasta Salad
Say hello to your new favourite lazy-day lunch! The Pesto Tuna Power Pasta Salad. This dish transforms humble pantry ingredients into something fresh, zesty, and satisfying. Perfect for picnics, meal prep, or a speedy work-from-home bite, it’s light yet filling, and ready in minutes.
Tuna brings the protein, pesto the punch, and sun-dried tomatoes the sweetness. Minimal effort. Maximum flavour.
Info
Prep time:
Cooking time:
Difficulty:
Serves:
Healthy
5 mins
5 mins
Easy
2
Sugars
2g
Kcal
189
Fibre
2g
Fat
7g
Protein
19g
Saturates
2g
Salt
0.91g
Carbs
12g
Info
Cooking time:
Prep time:
5 mins
Healthy
Difficulty:
Serves:
5 mins
Easy
2
Info
~N/A~
Prep time:
Cooking time:
~N/A~
Difficulty:
~N/A~
Serves:
~N/A~
Dietary Types
Sugars
2g
Fibre
2g
Protein
19g
Salt
0.91g
Info
Prep time:
Cooking time:
Difficulty:
Serves:
Healthy
5 mins
5 mins
Easy
2
Sugars
~N/A~
Fibre
~N/A~
Protein
~N/A~
Salt
~N/A~
Info
Prep time:
~N/A~
Cooking time:
~N/A~
Difficulty:
~N/A~
Serves:
~N/A~
Dietary Types
Kcal
~N/A~
Fat
~N/A~
Saturates
~N/A~
Carbs
~N/A~
Ingredients:
• 2 tsp finely chopped red onion
• 1 tsp caper
• 1 tbsp pesto
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 185g can of tuna in spring water, drained
• 100g leftover pasta shapes
• 3 sundried tomatoes, chopped
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, stir together the red onion, capers, pesto, and olive oil to create a zesty dressing.
2. In a larger bowl, flake the drained tuna and mix it with the cooked pasta and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
3. Pour the pesto mixture over the pasta and tuna, then toss everything together until evenly coated.
4. Serve immediately, or chill and store in the fridge for a packed lunch or picnic.
Healthy Swaps & Tips:
• Swap tuna for cooked chicken or chickpeas for variety
• Use wholewheat pasta for more fibre
• Add rocket, spinach or cherry tomatoes for freshness
Storage & Meal Prep:
• Best eaten within 2 days when stored in an airtight container
• Make the pesto mix in bulk to use throughout the week
• Ideal for lunchboxes, picnics, or quick dinners
Ideal For:
• Busy professionals needing grab-and-go meals
• Students and families looking for quick, healthy options
• Anyone who loves a no-fuss, tasty protein hit