Description
This Tuna Pasta Salad recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a quick and easy meal. With a creamy dressing, tender pasta, and the added protein of tuna, it’s a versatile option for lunch, dinner, or a side dish.
Ingredients
Salad
- 16 ounces Uncooked small pasta like shells or farfalle
- 17 ounces Canned tuna packed in water, drained** (see notes)
- ½ cup Diced celery
- ½ cup Diced red onion
Dressing
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
- ½ cup Pickle relish
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add salt and the pasta. Cook to al dente (according to package instructions). Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, garlic powder, lemon juice, and fresh dill.
- Assemble the Salad: Combine the pasta, tuna, veggies, and dressing together in a large bowl. Season to your liking with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Serve immediately or chilled. Store in an air-tight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Notes
- 17-ounces of tuna is approximate, depending on the size of the cans you purchase. I used one 5-ounce can and one 12-ounce can. Mix and match as much as you like.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
- Method: Mixing, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 498 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 587mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 37mg
