Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad
A light and refreshing creamy tuna pasta salad perfect for warm weather, combining hearty pasta with bright veggies and a zesty dill dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of tuna
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 stalks of celery, chopped
- 2 cups pasta (your choice: rotini, penne, or fusilli)
- ½ cup dill dressing
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
- Combine the cooled pasta, drained and flaked tuna, frozen peas, and chopped celery in a large bowl.
- Pour the dill dressing over the pasta mixture and mix until all ingredients are coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as necessary.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad keeps well for up to 3 days in the fridge, making it a great option for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 20mg