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Dill Tuna Pasta Salad

Creamy Dill Tuna Pasta Salad: A Quick & Tasty Delight

This Creamy Dill Tuna Pasta Salad is a quick and refreshing dish perfect for any meal or gatherings, featuring a lightened-up dressing.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Refrigeration Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Shell Pasta Use Barilla for best texture and to prevent mushiness.
  • 2 cans Tuna Chunk light or solid white albacore, drained well.
  • 1 cup Celery Finely diced into 1/4-inch pieces.
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Can be substituted with green onions.
  • 1 cup Peas Frozen peas can be used directly.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Hellmann's is recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Can be swapped with sour cream.
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tbsp Dill Fresh or dried.
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • medium mixing bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the shell pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Finely dice the celery and mince the red onion. Drain and flake the tuna.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, celery, onion, tuna, and peas. Add half of the dressing and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Before serving, stir the salad and mix in the remaining dressing. Adjust seasoning and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the pasta is completely cooled after cooking to maintain texture. Allowing the salad to chill enhances flavor absorption.

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