Description
Tuna Pasta Salad is a refreshing and satisfying dish that’s perfect for any occasion, from picnics to potlucks. With its delightful blend of creamy dressing, tender pasta, and nutritious veggies, this salad offers a burst of flavor in every bite. It’s quick to prepare—taking only 20 minutes—and is easy to customize with your favorite ingredients. This versatile dish can be served as a hearty main course or a zesty side, making it an excellent choice whether you’re feeding a crowd or enjoying a casual meal at home. Enjoy this Tuna Pasta Salad chilled for the best experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound medium shells (cooked, drained, and rinsed with cold water)
- 12 ounces tuna (drained)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 1/2 small red onion (diced)
- 1 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dry dill)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the medium shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta shells with drained tuna, frozen peas, diced celery, and diced red onion.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg