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Creamy tuna pasta salad in a white bowl with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, corn, and rotini pasta

Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad

Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad is a quick and easy dish made with pasta, canned tuna, fresh veggies, and a creamy dressing. It’s perfect for lunch, meal prep, or summer gatherings. Ready in 30 minutes, this high-protein salad is both satisfying and refreshing when served cold.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time (Optional) 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups uncooked pasta elbow or rotini
  • 1 can 5–6 oz tuna in water or oil, drained
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup diced celery
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup peas frozen or fresh
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: fresh parsley or dill for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a bowl, mix the mayo, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add tuna, chopped veggies, and peas to the bowl.
  4. Toss in the pasta and stir everything until well combined and creamy.
  5. Chill for 20–30 minutes, then garnish with herbs and serve.