Description
Creamy, tangy, and full of flavor, this tuna pasta salad comes together in minutes with pantry staples. It’s a satisfying and simple dish that’s great served chilled or at room temperature.
Ingredients
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2 cups cooked pasta (elbow, rotini, or shells)
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1 (5 oz) can tuna, drained
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⅓ cup mayonnaise
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1 tbsp Dijon mustard
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½ cup diced celery
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¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Optional: sweet pickle relish, chopped parsley, or peas
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and let cool.
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In a large bowl, combine tuna, mayo, mustard, celery, red onion, and lemon juice. Mix well.
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Add cooled pasta to the tuna mixture and stir to coat evenly.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Chill for 30 minutes before serving, or enjoy immediately!
Notes
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Add hard-boiled eggs, shredded carrots, or diced bell peppers for extra texture.
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Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo for a lighter version.
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Perfect for make-ahead meals — it tastes even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 340kal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g