Classic Tuna Pasta Salad
This tuna pasta salad recipe is creamy and satisfying! It’s a protein-packed quick and easy dinner or make ahead lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Salad
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces pasta: shells or bowties (farfalle)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 green onions (or 1/4 teaspoon onion powder)
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 2 5-ounce cans tuna
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise*
- 1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Cook the pasta (and peas): Start a pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the pasta until it is just al dente. Start tasting a few minutes before the package recommends: you want it to be tender but still a little firm on the inside; usually around 7 to 8 minutes. In the last 1 minute, add the peas. Drain the pasta and peas, then rinse with cold water.
- Prep the remaining ingredients: Meanwhile, thinly slice the green onions. Mince the red onion. Drain the tuna and flake it with a fork. Place them in a large bowl with the mayonnaise, white vinegar, dill, and kosher salt.
- Mix: Once the pasta and peas are cooked, add them to the bowl and mix. Taste and adjust flavors if desired, adding black pepper as necessary. Serve immediately. Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days: before eating, allow to come to room temperature. You may want to add a swirl of mayo or sour cream and a pinch of salt to refresh the texture and flavor.
Notes
*Make a super creamy pasta salad by adding 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream. Only use Greek yogurt if you’re not planning to save leftovers; the texture can become gummy in the refrigerator. For saving over several days, sour cream is the best option.
Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/tuna-pasta-salad/
