Description
A delightful Tuna Pasta Salad packed with fresh vegetables and a creamy dressing, perfect for quick lunches and picnics.
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: Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add the short pasta of your choice. Cook according to the package instructions until the pasta is just tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Drain and Rinse: When the pasta is ready, drain it in a colander and rinse it under cool water to halt the cooking process and cool it down.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt or sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the Tuna: Open the cans of tuna and drain the liquid well. Gently add the flaked tuna into the mixing bowl.
- Incorporate Veggies and Herbs: Finely chop the celery and red onion, then add them to the bowl along with the peas and dill pickles or relish.
- Combine with Pasta: Fold in the cooled pasta gently using a spatula.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve: Dish the salad onto plates and garnish with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice as desired.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper into the dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Tuna, Pasta Salad, Quick Lunch, Picnic Recipe, Creamy Dressing