Classic Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe
It's the tuna pasta salad you've been looking for! My recipe is protein-dense, flavorful, and is a fabulous wow-worthy dish to bring to your next pot luck, serve at family dinner, or make-ahead lunches for the week.
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
For the Pasta Salad
- 12 ounces elbow pasta
- ½ cup red onion finely chopped
- 3 cans tuna drained
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 4 stalks celery finely chopped
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
For the Dressing
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¾ cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 heaping tablespoons fresh dill roughly chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package. Drain and rinse with cold water. Add the tuna and chopped vegetables.
- Whisk together ingredients for the dressing.
- Pour over the pasta, tuna, and veggies and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
The very nature of pasta salad lends itself to countless variations! Here are some yummy swaps and subs that are definitely worth trying:
- Use canned salmon - if you want even more of a nutritional punch (or are just avoiding canned tuna for any reason), swap in canned salmon here.
- Switch up the veggies - don't like peas? Swap them for bell peppers or any other chopped veggie that you love.
Nutrition
Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 508mg | Potassium: 483mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 629IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 3mg