Tasty Tuna Pasta Salad
Bright, refreshing, and incredibly easy to make, this Tasty Tuna Pasta Salad is the perfect go-to dish for busy weeknights, meal prep, or outdoor gatherings. Packed with tender fusilli pasta, protein-rich canned tuna, and a medley of crisp celery, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet peas, this recipe strikes a perfect balance between creamy and light. The tangy dressing, made with a blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, and fragrant dill, brings irresistible flavor in every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this chilled pasta salad is ready to impress as a satisfying main course or a versatile side dish. Plus, it’s great for make-ahead meals—just refrigerate and enjoy for up to three days!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Pasta (fusilli or rotini)
- 2 5-ounce cans Canned tuna (in water, drained)
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup Red onion (finely diced)
- 0.5 cup Celery (chopped)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.5 cup Frozen peas (thawed)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Dill (chopped, fresh or dried)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to cool it down. Set it aside to drain completely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Add the cooled pasta, tuna, red onion, celery, cherry tomatoes, and peas to the bowl. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the salad chilled and enjoy! It can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2642 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.9 g | 229% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.3 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 339 mg | 113% | |
| Sodium | 2671 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 151.7 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.5 g | ||
| Protein | 102.5 g | 205% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 225 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1918 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
