Tuna Pasta Salad

4 from 2 votes

Tuna pasta salad is a perfect protein-packed lunch or side dish! It combines tuna, veggies, and pasta then gets tossed in a creamy dill dressing.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: lunch, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: tuna pasta salad

Servings: people

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

8 ounces pasta shells, or pasta of your choice
10 ounces cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cup frozen peas
¼ cup red onion, small dice
10 ounces canned tuna, drained
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon dried dill
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook 8 ounces pasta shells, according to the package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water, cover, and place in the fridge to cool down.
To a large bowl, add the cooled pasta, 10 ounces cherry tomatoes, 1 cup frozen peas, ¼ cup red onion, and 10 ounces canned tuna,. Toss to combine.
In a smaller bowl, whisk together ½ cup mayonnaise, ½ cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons parsley, 1 tablespoon dried dill, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Enjoy right away or cover and refrigerate anywhere from 1 hour to overnight before serving.

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