This creamy tuna pasta salad is a quick and easy salad recipe that’s perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a light meal at home. With tender pasta, flaky tuna, and a creamy dressing, this dish is both satisfying and refreshing.
It’s a straightforward recipe that can be made in under 30 minutes and easily customized with your favorite vegetables or seasonings.
Quick and Delicious Tuna Pasta Salad
This creamy tuna pasta salad combines cooked pasta with tuna, peas, and a rich mayonnaise-based dressing. The recipe takes about 25 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rotini or elbow macaroni pasta
- 1 can (12 ounces) tuna in water, drained
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, boil salted water and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- Mix the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the drained tuna, thawed peas, chopped celery, and red onion to the dressing. Stir gently to combine.
- Fold in Pasta: Add the cooled pasta to the mixture and fold gently until everything is well coated.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Protein: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
