Fusilli Tuna Salad

Low-fat, high-protein, refreshing and perfect for summer!

Senny

2 min read

Super easy solo meal today! Who gets it?! Just toss your favorite ingredients with Kewpie salad dressing—flavor that rivals a restaurant!

👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️

  • Fusilli pasta

  • Canned tuna

  • Kewpie Roasted Sesame Salad Dressing

  • Cooked corn kernels

  • Shredded red and yellow bell peppers

  • Shredded onion

  • Pine nuts

  • Lettuce/arugula (for base)

👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:

  1. Cook fusilli until al dente. Marinate shredded onion with salt for 10 minutes. Drain tuna.

  2. In a bowl, mix fusilli, bell peppers, corn, onion, and tuna. Add Kewpie dressing to taste. Toss gently.

  3. Layer lettuce/arugula in a serving bowl. Pile on the pasta salad, sprinkle pine nuts, and drizzle extra dressing before serving if desired. Dig in! 🍴

👉🏻✨TIPS

  • Add olive oil while boiling pasta to prevent sticking.

  • Pair with lemonade or iced tea for extra freshness.

👉🏻✨BENEFITS

  • Fitness Meal: High protein (≈25g/serving) aids muscle recovery.

  • Light Meal: Fiber-rich and filling, great for weight management.

  • Portable: Cold storage friendly, perfect for lunchboxes.

👉🏻✨NUTRITIONAL

  • Protein: Tuna delivers lean protein to boost metabolism.

  • Omega-3: Healthy fats from tuna support heart and brain health

  • Fiber: Whole-grain pasta and veggies enhance digestion.