Southwest Tuna Pasta Salad

Name: Southwest Tuna Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4-6
Ingredients: (8oz) Rotini or Pasta of choice (whole wheat or chickpea for extra protein); 2 (5oz) cans Wild Planet Albacore Tuna; ½ cup Corn (canned or frozen), drained or thawed; ½ cup Black Beans, canned, rinsed and drained; ⅓ cup Red Bell Pepper, diced; ⅓ cup Green Bell Pepper, diced; ½ cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved; ¼ cup Red Onion, finely chopped; ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped; 1 Jalapeño, finely chopped; ½ cup Greek Yogurt; 2 Tbsp Olive Oil; 2 Tbsp Lime Juice; 2 Tbsp Honey; 1 tsp Chipotle Powder; ½ tsp Cumin; ½ tsp Smoked Paprika; ¼ tsp Garlic Powder; ½ tsp Dried Oregano; 1 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Freshly Cracked Black Pepper

Recipe by: @eatwell.withlex

This Southwest Tuna Pasta Salad solves the busy season lunch dilemma with a meal prep solution that stays fresh and flavorful all week long. Wild Planet's sustainable tuna anchors this colorful bowl, while black beans and corn add Southwest flair and extra substance. The creamy homemade dressing brings everything together with a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and smoky notes. It's the kind of make-ahead lunch that actually gets better as the flavors meld, making it ideal for those chaotic weeks when you're feeding everyone else but need to remember to fuel yourself too.

Southwest Tuna Pasta Salad

@eatwell.withlex

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Ingredients

For the Salad

(8oz) Rotini or Pasta of choice (whole wheat or chickpea for extra protein)
2 (5oz) cans Wild Planet Albacore Tuna
½ cup Corn (canned or frozen), drained or thawed
½ cup Black Beans, canned, rinsed and drained
⅓ cup Red Bell Pepper, diced
⅓ cup Green Bell Pepper, diced
½ cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
¼ cup Red Onion, finely chopped
¼ cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
1 Jalapeño, finely chopped

For the Dressing

½ cup Greek Yogurt
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
2 Tbsp Lime Juice
2 Tbsp Honey
1 tsp Chipotle Powder
½ tsp Cumin
½ tsp Smoked Paprika
¼ tsp Garlic Powder
½ tsp Dried Oregano
1 tsp Salt
½ tsp Freshly Cracked Black Pepper

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Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions
Drain and rinse with cold water
Set aside to cool completely
In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, tuna, corn, black beans, bell peppers, tomatoes, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro
Pour dressing over salad
Toss gently until everything is well coated
Chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving
Can be enjoyed immediately or stored for meal prep