Tuna Pasta Salad
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Tuna pasta salad is a healthier yet satisfying dish that combines the savory flavors of canned tuna, al dente pasta, and an array of fresh vegetables, all bound together by a creamy and tangy dressing.
Course:
Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Tuna Pasta Salad
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 399 kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces small shells pasta or bow-tie pasta
- 14 ounces canned albacore white tuna packed in water - drained
- 1 rib celery finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas defrosted
- 1 red bell pepper diced
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 lime juiced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package instructions, until al dente. Drain and transfer it to a large bowl.
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Add chopped onion, celery, peas, bell pepper, and drained tuna.
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In a separate bowl, mix the the dressing ingredients.
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Stir half of the dressing into the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Refrigerate pasta and remaining dressing separately, covered, for 30 min.
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Stir in the remaining dressing and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Tuna Pasta Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 399
Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.04g
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 36mg12%
Sodium 407mg18%
Potassium 398mg11%
Carbohydrates 37g12%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 845IU17%
Vitamin C 39mg47%
Calcium 52mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.