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Tuna Pasta Salad

This creamy tuna pasta salad recipe makes a great meal any time of day!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 431 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups rotini measured dry, approx 6oz
  • 6 ounces canned tuna drained
  • ½ cup finely diced celery
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced
  • ¾ cup frozen peas thawed
  • 1 cup diced cheddar cheese optional
Dressing
  • ⅔ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons sweet relish
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill or 1 ½ teaspoons fresh chopped dill
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook al dente according to package directions. Rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  2. In a large serving bowl, add the mayonnaise, sour cream, relish, vinegar and dill.
  3. Add the cold pasta to the dressing mixture, along with the drained tuna, celery, onion, peas, and cheese.
  4. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Stir and serve.

Notes

  • Green onion can be replaced with 2 to 3 tablespoons of diced red onion.
  • Leftover salad can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 431 (22%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 406mg (17%) Potassium 237mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 600IU (12%) Vitamin C 8.7mg (10%) Calcium 175mg (18%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 431

% Daily Value*

Calories 431 22%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 406mg 17%
Potassium 237mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 600IU 12%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 10%
Calcium 175mg 18%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.