Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad
A delightful and creamy pasta salad that combines tender pasta, tuna, and fresh vegetables for a refreshing and satisfying dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (e.g., rotini or macaroni)
- 1 can (5 ounces) tuna, drained
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, drained tuna, frozen peas, and diced celery.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir until well combined.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider toasting the celery lightly before adding. Feel free to switch up the vegetables based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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