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tuna pasta salad

Easy Tuna Pasta Salad

A quick and delicious tuna pasta salad perfect for lunch or a light dinner, made with simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound rotini pasta
  • 5 ounces water-packed tuna
  • 0.5 cup peas
  • 0.25 cup sweet pickle relish
  • 1.25 cups mayonnaise
  • 0.75 cup sour cream
  • 1.5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons seasoning salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried dill
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper, freshly ground
  • optional Minced fresh parsley or green onions

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook pasta until al dente, then rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
  2. Add drained tuna, peas, and relish to the pasta and mix to combine.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, seasoning salt, and dill.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until evenly coated. Adjust salt, pepper, and herbs as desired.
  5. Serve immediately or chill covered for at least 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This versatile salad can be customized with your favorite vegetables and seasonings. Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
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