Description
This Tuna Pasta Salad is a delightful dish perfect for any picnic or gathering. Bursting with fresh flavors from tender pasta, hearty tuna, and crisp vegetables, it offers a creamy dressing that ties everything together beautifully. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this versatile salad can be served as a side, main course, or even as a filling for sandwiches. Packed with protein and fiber, it’s not only delicious but also nutritious—a true crowd-pleaser that your family and friends will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound medium shells (cooked, drained, and rinsed)
- 12 ounces canned 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the medium shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a small bowl, whisk together light mayonnaise, plain yogurt, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, drained tuna, frozen peas, diced celery, and red onion.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg