Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4 Servings

tuna salad, you’ve got to make this tuna pasta salad. This version checks all the boxes, plus it’s easy to mix together with a few basic ingredients. Here, bowtie pasta is tossed with a light and creamy, lemony dressing and mixed with flakes of meaty tuna, crunchy celery, fresh dill, and tender peas for an easy pasta salad. It is truly the best of both worlds, and a must for summer cookouts and picnics.

Ingredients

300 g (10 oz) rotini, macaroni, or penne pasta
2 cans (150 g / 5 oz each) tuna in water or oil, drained and flaked
1 cup celery, finely diced
½ cup red onion, finely diced
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
¾ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente.
Drain and rinse under cold water until completely cooled.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream (if using), Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, tuna, celery, red onion, peas, cherry tomatoes (if using), and parsley.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Stir before serving and adjust the seasoning if needed.