Tasty Tuna Pasta Salad

Bright, refreshing, and incredibly easy to make, this Tasty Tuna Pasta Salad is the perfect go-to dish for busy weeknights, meal prep, or outdoor gatherings. Packed with tender fusilli pasta, protein-rich canned tuna, and a medley of crisp celery, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet peas, this recipe strikes a perfect balance between creamy and light. The tangy dressing, made with a blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, and fragrant dill, brings irresistible flavor in every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this chilled pasta salad is ready to impress as a satisfying main course or a versatile side dish. Plus, it’s great for make-ahead meals—just refrigerate and enjoy for up to three days!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Pasta (fusilli or rotini)
• 2 5-ounce cans Canned tuna (in water, drained)
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cup Red onion (finely diced)
• 0.5 cup Celery (chopped)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 0.5 cup Frozen peas (thawed)
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tablespoon Dill (chopped, fresh or dried)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 2

Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to cool it down. Set it aside to drain completely.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Add the cooled pasta, tuna, red onion, celery, cherry tomatoes, and peas to the bowl. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 5

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 6

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Serve the salad chilled and enjoy! It can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1279.2 grams (1279.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2643

Total Fat 178.90g	229%
Saturated Fat 17.30g	87%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 339mg	113%
Sodium 2671mg	116%
Total Carbohydrate 151.70g	55%
Dietary Fiber 13.30g	48%
Total Sugars 19.50g
Protein 102.50g	205%

Vitamin D 227IU	1134%
Calcium 225mg	17%
Iron 7mg	38%
Potassium 1918mg	41%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.3%

Protein: 15.6%

Carbs: 23.1%