Description
This Tuna Pasta Salad is the ultimate picnic dish, combining fresh ingredients with creamy dressing to create a delightful and satisfying meal. Perfect for family outings, potlucks, or a simple lunch at home, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly versatile. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a refreshing dish that everyone will love. Packed with protein-rich tuna and fiber-filled veggies, it’s a nutritious choice that makes meal prep a breeze. Customize it to suit your taste by adding extra veggies or adjusting the dressing, making it an ideal recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound medium shells pasta (cooked)
- 12 ounces canned tuna (drained)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 1/2 small red onion (diced)
- 1 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Fresh dill
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, tuna, peas, celery, and onion.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg