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tuna pasta salad in a large glass bowl.
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Tuna Pasta Salad

This creamy tuna pasta salad is incredibly delicious and super easy to make! Serve it as a side dish, main course, or snack!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Entree, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 460kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 10 ounces tuna I used two 5 ounce cans of tuna
  • 1 cup mayo
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • ¼ cup celery finely chopped
  • ½ red onion finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning or to taste
  • ½ cup green peas
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions. I like to cook it til al dente.
  • Drain the canned tuna really well.
  • In a large bowl, combine the mayo, yogurt, mustard, old bay seasoning, and lemon juice.
  • Stir in the onions, celery, tuna, and green peas.
  • Fold in the cooked pasta and season with salt and pepper. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Salt the pasta water generously for maximum flavor.
  • Whether using tuna packed in olive oil or water, make sure to drain it really well before adding it to the pasta salad.
  • Feel free to add your favorite veggies and herbs such as olives, bell peppers, capers, and fresh dill.
  • Check for seasoning right before serving, add more old bay seasoning or salt and pepper, if needed.
  • To prevent the dressing from settling at the bottom of the bowl, be sure to mix it thoroughly.
  • Chill and cover for a minimum of 30 minutes prior to serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 275mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 131IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg