Quick Summer Tuna Pasta Salad

Ingredients

Tuna Pasta Salad

• 10-12 oz pasta
• 3 5-oz 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

Dressing

• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 3 Tbs lemon juice
• 3 Tbs olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 Tbs ranch dressing mix (powder)
• 1⁄2 tsp garlic powder
• 1-2 tsp sugar
• Salt & Pepper

Directions

1. Prepare the pasta according to package directions. Drain and allow the pasta to cool.
2. Mix all the ingredients for the dressing in a bowl and whisk thoroughly. Start with 1 teaspoon of sugar, taste and adjust as desired with additional sugar, salt, and pepper.
3. Add all the ingredients for the salad in a large bowl and toss with the salad dressing.