Description
Tuna Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender pasta, zesty tuna, and crunchy vegetables, all coated in a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini or shell pasta
- 1 can (5 oz) high-quality tuna packed in olive oil, drained
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- ½ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- ¼ cup dill pickles, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and cool under cold water.
- Prepare the veggies: Chop celery, red onion, bell peppers, and dill pickles while the pasta cools.
- Mix the tuna and dressing: In a large bowl, combine drained tuna with mayonnaise and lemon juice. Stir until well-coated.
- Combine everything: Add cooled pasta, chopped veggies, and gently mix until evenly distributed.
- Season: Taste before adding salt and pepper to enhance flavors.
- Chill: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Perfect for summer picnics and potlucks.
- Can be made ahead of time for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 30mg