Cold Pasta Salad with Tuna: Refreshing & Easy Meal

Introduction:
This Cold Pasta Salad with Tuna is a light, refreshing dish perfect for a summer picnic or as a quick weeknight meal. The combination of tender pasta, savory tuna, and crisp vegetables creates a satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor.

Ingredients:

8 oz (225 g) pasta (penne, rotini, or fusilli)
1 can (5 oz or 140 g) tuna in olive oil or water, drained
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup cucumber, diced
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup black olives, sliced (optional)
1/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
How to Make: