Description
A delicious and easy dish that combines the rich flavors of tuna with comforting pasta, perfect for warm days or quick meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces short pasta (rotini, shells, or elbow macaroni)
- 2 cans tuna, drained well
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup peas, thawed if frozen
- 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles or 2 tablespoons relish
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until just tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. After cooking, drain and rinse with cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the dressing in a large mixing bowl by combining mayonnaise, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Add the drained tuna to the dressing and gently flake it with a fork until well combined.
- Mix in the chopped celery, red onion, peas, dill pickles, and herbs, stirring until well incorporated.
- Fold in the cooled pasta, ensuring it is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
- Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Serve as a main dish or side salad, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or lemon slices.
Notes
Best eaten within three to five days. Stir in a splash of mayonnaise or yogurt before serving if the salad thickens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Tuna Pasta Salad, easy recipe, summer salad, protein-rich, quick meal, potluck dish