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Quick & Creamy Classic Tuna Pasta Salad

A close-up of creamy Tuna pasta salad mixed with shell pasta, green peas, and red onion, served on a white plate.
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This is an easy tuna pasta salad recipe perfect for a quick lunch, simple dinner, or meal prep. It features tender pasta, flaky tuna, crisp vegetables, and a light, creamy dressing. This cold pasta salad is ready fast and tastes great chilled.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound rotini pasta
  • 2 cans (5 ounces each) chunk light tuna in water, drained
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse immediately with cold water to stop cooking. Set aside to cool completely.
  2. While the pasta cools, prepare the dressing. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, yellow mustard, lemon juice, dried dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, drained tuna, chopped celery, thawed peas, and chopped red onion.
  4. Pour the creamy dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Gently fold all ingredients together until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Cover the bowl and chill the tuna pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to combine.
  6. Serve cold as a side dish, main course for lunch, or pack it for your next picnic or potluck.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute all the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
  • This make ahead salad tastes even better the next day, making it excellent for meal prep.
  • If you need a low-carb option, substitute the pasta with cauliflower florets or a low-carb pasta alternative.
  • You can substitute the celery with chopped sweet pickle relish for a different texture.

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