Quick Summer Tuna Pasta Salad

Learn how to make a quick summer tuna pasta salad that comes together in a flash! Loaded with tons of tender, peppery arugula, flakey tuna, and zesty pepperoncini. Dress it with the most addicting lemon ranch dressing. This is sure to become a go-to summer lunch recipe!

📝 Ingredients

• 10-12 ounces pasta
• 3 5-ounce cans tuna, drained
• 1/2 cup red onions (chopped)
• 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini
• 10-12 sweet peppers (diced (or 1 red bell pepper))
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 5-6 cups arugula
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 3 tablespoons EACH: lemon juice AND olive oil
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix (powder)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1-2 teaspoons sugar
• salt and pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1PASTA: prepare the pasta according to package directions. Drain and allow the pasta to cool.
2. 2DRESSING: Add all the ingredients for the dressing in a mason jar, screw on the cap and shake until the ingredients are well combined. Start with 1 teaspoon of sugar, taste and adjust as desired with additional sugar, salt, and pepper.
3. 3SALAD: Add all the ingredients for the salad in a large bowl if you plan on serving all of it right away. If not, I suggest combining everything but the arugula and tossing with the salad dressing. Add the arugula right before serving.