Tuna Rotini Salad
Packed with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Tuna Rotini Salad is a quick and satisfying dish that's perfect for any occasion. Tender rotini pasta forms the base, while protein-rich tuna, crunchy celery, and sweet red bell peppers elevate the texture and taste. A creamy dressing made with a tangy blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and pickle relish ties it all together, with a hint of freshness from chopped parsley and a splash of lemon juice. Ready in under 30 minutes, this chilled pasta salad is ideal for summer picnics, potlucks, or a light, refreshing lunch. It’s a colorful, nutritious meal that the whole family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cans canned tuna (packed in water)
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 0.25 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.5 cup red bell pepper (diced)
- 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 2 tbsp parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to cool it down completely. Set aside.
While the pasta cools, drain the canned tuna and flake it with a fork in a large mixing bowl.
In the same bowl, add the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, dijon mustard, lemon juice, celery, red onion, red bell pepper, sweet pickle relish, and chopped parsley. Mix until well combined.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Once the pasta is completely cool, add it to the bowl with the tuna mixture.
Gently toss everything together until the pasta is well coated and the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve chilled and garnish with extra parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
309 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.6 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 735 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.7 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.8 g | ||
| Protein | 18.7 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 225 mg | 5% | |
*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.
