Tuna Pasta Salad

A refreshing Tuna Pasta Salad made with small shells pasta and a creamy dill dressing, perfect for any meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Refrigeration Time 30

Total Time 55

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 291 kcal

Equipment

large pot
mixing bowl
colander

Ingredients

Pasta and Tuna

8 ounces small shells pasta
7 ounces canned albacore white tuna, packed in water drained
2 ribs celery chopped
¼ cup red onion chopped
1 cup frozen peas

Dressing

½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
dried dill weed to taste, optional

Instructions

Preparation

Cook noodles according to package instructions, until al dente. Drain.
In a large bowl add chopped onion and celery, peas, cooked pasta, and drained tuna.
In a separate bowl, mix the mayo and Greek yogurt.
Stir half of the sauce into the pasta mixture and toss to evenly coat. Season with salt and pepper and dried dill, to taste.
Refrigerate pasta and remaining sauce separately, covered, for 30 min. Stir in remaining sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

You can substitute with other types of pasta or add additional vegetables according to your preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 233gramsCalories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 16gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 275mgPotassium: 314mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 330IUVitamin C: 12.7mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 1.6mg

Keyword healthy salad, pasta salad, quick salad, Tuna Pasta Salad, Tuna Salad

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