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Tuna pasta salad recipe is a toss and go recipe full of protein, veggies and more. You will love the creamy pasta and delicious tuna for a quick meal sure to hit the spot.

Tuna pasta salad recipe is a toss and go recipe full of protein, veggies and more. You will love the creamy pasta and delicious tuna for a quick meal.
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This recipe has everything that you love about classic tuna salad but in a tasty pasta salad dish. I love to make a big batch of this to keep in the fridge for quick lunches during the week.

What’s In Tuna Pasta Salad?

Tuna, pasta, green peas and cheese come together for a great tuna pasta salad recipe. The dressing is so creamy and delicious.

We used rotini pasta but you can use any type of pasta you prefer. Bowtie, penne, elbow or anything will work.

Tuna pasta salad recipe is a toss and go recipe full of protein, veggies and more. You will love the creamy pasta and delicious tuna for a quick meal.

Ingredients for easy tuna pasta salad:

  • rotini pasta
  • canned tuna drained
  • cup celery diced
  • green onions sliced
  • frozen peas defrosted and drained
Tuna pasta salad recipe is a toss and go recipe full of protein, veggies and more. You will love the creamy pasta and delicious tuna for a quick meal.

Dressing:

  • mayonnaise
  • sour cream
  • sweet pickle relish
  • white vinegar
  • salt and pepper
  • dried dill

How to make tuna pasta salad:

Combine all dressing ingredients and set aside.

Tuna pasta salad recipe is a toss and go recipe full of protein, veggies and more. You will love the creamy pasta and delicious tuna for a quick meal.

Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Rinse under cold water to stop cooking.

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Tuna pasta salad recipe is a toss and go recipe full of protein, veggies and more. You will love the creamy pasta and delicious tuna for a quick meal.
Tuna pasta salad recipe is a toss and go recipe full of protein, veggies and more. You will love the creamy pasta and delicious tuna for a quick meal.
Tuna pasta salad recipe is a toss and go recipe full of protein, veggies and more. You will love the creamy pasta and delicious tuna for a quick meal.

It is that simple to make! Keep reading for the full recipe.

Tuna pasta salad recipe is a toss and go recipe full of protein, veggies and more. You will love the creamy pasta and delicious tuna for a quick meal.

How long will tuna pasta salad last?

Make sure to keep the tuna pasta salad in an air tight container and it should last 3-5 days.

Other ideas to try with tuna pasta salad:

  • Add diced red onions
  • Substitute Greek yogurt for the mayonnaise
  • Add garlic powder to the dressing ingredients.
  • lemon juice is also tasty!
  • Try adding other veggies. Bell peppers are delicious in this creamy tuna pasta salad recipe.
  • Add boiled eggs for even more protein.

Another time saving tip is to use a small food chopper or food processor to quickly and easily chop the onions and peppers for this pasta salad.

If you do not have one of these, I highly recommend them. They are such a time saver and you make cooking so fast and easy.

Tuna pasta salad recipe is a toss and go recipe full of protein, veggies and more. You will love the creamy pasta and delicious tuna for a quick meal.

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Tuna Pasta Salad

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Tuna pasta salad recipe is a toss and go recipe full of protein, veggies and more. You will love the creamy pasta and delicious tuna for a quick meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Refrigerate 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6
Cuisine American
Course Main Course
Calories 598

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Rotini pasta
  • 6 ounces canned tuna drained
  • 1/2 cup celery diced
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas defrosted and drained
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese diced optional
  • Dressing:
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill

Instructions

  • Combine all dressing ingredients and set aside.
  • Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 598kcal, Carbohydrates 62g, Protein 22g, Fat 29g, Saturated Fat 9g, Cholesterol 47mg, Sodium 505mg, Potassium 322mg, Fiber 4g, Sugar 6g, Vitamin A 538IU, Vitamin C 8mg, Calcium 180mg, Iron 2mg

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