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Lemon Tuna + Arugula Pasta Salad

  • Author: Mia Swinehart
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner, Sides

Description

Light and fresh lemon tuna and arugula pasta salad!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 oz pasta of choice, cooked to al dente
  • 12 cans of tuna (I use 2 for extra protein)
  • 2 large handfuls of arugula
  • 23 tbsp freshly grated pecorino

For the dressing

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook your pasta to al dente. Drain well and rinse with cold water to quickly cool the pasta. Allow to drain for 5-10 minutes while you prep the remaining ingredients.
  2. Whisk together all dressing ingredients. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, add the tuna, arugula, and pasta. Toss everything with the dressing. Add pecorino and toss again. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon if desired.