Tuna Pasta Salad
Our creamy Tuna Pasta Salad recipe is a quick and easy dish bursting with the flavors of tender pasta, flaky tuna, and crisp vegetables. Perfect for hot summer days or potluck gatherings, this recipe is the perfect blend of convenience and deliciousness.
Servings: 6
Calories: 406kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry small shell pasta, cooked according to package directions and drained very well
- 12 ounce chunk light tuna in water, drained very well - we used Great Value brand
- 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
- 1 cup diced celery
- ¾ cup diced red onion, chop to about the size of a frozen pea
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
For the Dressing
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Add the cooked small shell pasta to a large bowl (about 6-7 quarts).
- Add the drained tuna, thawed green peas, diced celery, diced red onion, dried dill weed, kosher salt and cracked black pepper.
- Add the mayonnaise, yogurt and lemon juice to a small (3-4 cups) bowl. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and no lumps are visible.
- Pour the dressing over the tuna, pasta and vegetables.
- Fold the mixture all together until all the ingredients are completely coated. (Be sure to taste the pasta salad to ensure it is seasoned to your taste) You can serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. (You can make this the night before) Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can add chopped bell peppers, chopped boiled eggs and even add smoked paprika.
Notes
- Buy white tuna packed in water, not oil. Oily tuna will ruin the consistency of the pasta salad.
- After draining the cooked pasta, toss it with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent it from sticking together as it cools.
- Before serving, taste the tuna noodle salad to make sure it’s seasoned to your liking. Adjust to achieve the flavor you want.
Nutrition
Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 617mg | Potassium: 345mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 323IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg