Tuna and Zucchini Pasta Salad

By the GetYourMacros team · 10 September 2026

A refreshing high-protein lunch made with legume pasta and crisp zucchini.

• Time 15 min
• Course First course
• Diet Pescatarian
• Cuisine Italian
• Allergens tree nuts, fish

Ingredients (1 serving)

• 70 g Green pea pasta
• 110 g Canned tuna in water
• 150 g Zucchini
• 5 g Pine nuts
• 10 ml Extra virgin olive oil
• Fresh basil to taste

Quantities are for one serving: multiply by the number of people. Calories and macros are computed on the app's food database, ingredient by ingredient.

Method

1. Cook the pea pasta in boiling salted water, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
2. Grate the zucchini using a coarse grater and squeeze out any excess water.
3. Lightly toast the pine nuts in a small dry pan for 2 minutes until fragrant.
4. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, drained tuna, grated zucchini, and toasted pine nuts.
5. Season with extra virgin olive oil and freshly torn basil leaves.
6. Toss well and refrigerate for 10 minutes before serving.

Tips

• This dish is perfect for meal prep as the flavors meld beautifully after a few hours in the fridge.
• Grating the zucchini raw keeps them crunchy and preserves all their vitamins.

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