Tuna Pasta Salad

⏱️ 50 min 👥 5 servings 📊 Medium
American main course
Tuna Pasta Salad
Nutrition per Serving
411
Calories
19g
Protein
40g
Carbs
19g
Fat

Toss together this creamy Tuna Pasta Salad recipe in just 20 minutes (plus 30 more for chilling). A light, refreshing, and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights.

📝 Ingredients

  • 8 ounces small shell pasta (or your favorite bite-size pasta)
  • 7 ounces canned albacore white tuna in water (drained)
  • 2 ribs celery (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup red onion (chopped)
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • Dried dill weed (to taste (optional))
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Boil pasta: Boil the pasta according to the package instructions until it's al dente. Once cooked, drain and set aside to cool.
  2. 2Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped celery, red onion, peas, cooled pasta, and drained tuna.
  3. 3Whisk dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and Greek yogurt until smooth.
  4. 4Fold dressing: Gently fold half of the dressing into the pasta mixture until everything is well coated. Season with salt, pepper, and dried dill to your liking.
  5. 5Refrigerate: Cover the pasta salad and the remaining dressing and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Before serving, stir in the remaining dressing to refresh the salad.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by bakedbree.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.