Description
A delicious and protein-packed tuna pasta salad that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., rotini or penne)
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna, drained
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped fresh herbs (e.g., parsley or dill)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil water in a large pot with a pinch of salt, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and cool.
- Prepare the vegetables: Chop celery, dice bell pepper, and finely chop red onion.
- Combine ingredients: In a bowl, mix cooled pasta, tuna, celery, bell pepper, and onion.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Mix salad and dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well-coated.
- Chill the salad: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy chilled.
Notes
Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite ingredients or dressings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: tuna pasta salad, quick meal, potluck dish, refreshing salad, pasta salad recipe