Description
A creamy and comforting Tuna Pasta Salad, perfect for quick meals and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces small shells pasta
- 7 ounces canned albacore white tuna, packed in water (drained)
- 2 ribs celery (chopped)
- 1/4 cup red onion (chopped)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Dried dill weed (to taste, optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the small shells pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped red onion, celery, frozen peas, your cooked pasta, and drained tuna, creating a colorful medley of ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.
- Stir half of the creamy dressing into the pasta mixture, tossing gently to evenly coat the ingredients. Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and dried dill weed to taste.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate the pasta salad and the remaining dressing separately for about 30 minutes.
- Just before serving, stir in the remaining sauce for that extra creamy goodness, and enjoy immediately!
Notes
This dish keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days. If it dries out, stir in a little extra mayo or yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg