Tuna Pasta Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
291 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Tuna Pasta Salad
Description
The salad is built on al dente small shell pasta, chosen for its bite-size shape that easily holds the dressing. The tuna provides protein, balanced by fresh crunch from chopped celery and onion, and sweetness from peas. The dressing combines mayonnaise and Greek yogurt for creaminess with reduced heaviness, binding the salad components evenly.
Seasoning with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and optional dried dill adds distinct but subtle layers of flavor, complementing the tuna's mildness. The salad is typically chilled before serving, enhancing the melding of flavors and refreshing texture.
This dish is practical for lunches, picnics, or as a side to main dishes. The ingredients are straightforward and common, making it a reliable recipe for those seeking a familiar yet satisfying pasta salad.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces small shell pasta or your favorite bite-size pasta
- 7 ounces albacore tuna drained, canned, packed in water
- 2 ribs celery , chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion , chopped
- 1 cup peas frozen
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- dried dill weed , to taste, optional
- salt to taste, freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
Instructions
- 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 dil, to taste.
- Refrigerate pasta and remaining sauce separately, covered, for 30 min. Stir in remaining sauce and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 291kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 275mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 330IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 12.7mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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