Tasty Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe
This Tasty Tuna Pasta Salad combines tender pasta, fresh vegetables, and tuna in a creamy dressing, perfect for a quick lunch or as a party side dish.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta shells small or medium-sized
- 10 oz canned tuna drained
- 1 cup mayonnaise can use light mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup red bell pepper diced
- 0.5 cup celery diced
- 0.25 cup red onion finely chopped
- 2 tbsp dill pickle relish
- 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt or to taste
- 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, red bell pepper, celery, red onion, and dill pickle relish.
- Add lemon juice, fresh dill, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add the cooled pasta to the mixture and gently stir until well mixed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Garnish with extra dill if desired.
Notes
This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.