How to Make Tuna Pasta Salad with Avocado - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you in need of a quick and easy meal that’s perfect for summertime? Look no further than this delicious Tuna Pasta Salad with Avocado! This dish is not only incredibly flavorful and satisfying, but it’s also packed with nutritious ingredients that will leave you feeling nourished and energized. The combination of tender pasta, chunky tuna, creamy avocado, and crisp vegetables creates a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that will have you coming back for more.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups seashell pasta
  • ¼ cup bottled, fat-free Italian dressing
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
  • 1 (6 ounce) can water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
  • ¾ cup diced tomatoes
  • ½ ripe avocado, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons black olives, chopped
  • 4 green leaf lettuce leaves

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • In a large saucepan, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain, rinse briefly under cold water and drain again.
  • In a small bowl, combine the Italian dressing, basil, garlic and crushed red pepper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tuna, tomato, avocado, red onion and olives.
  • Add the dressing mix and toss until evenly coated.
  • Line plates with the lettuce leaves and spoon salad on top.