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tuna pasta salad

A fresh and creamy tuna pasta salad perfect for summer picnics and quick weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 oz ditali or ditalini pasta
  • 12 oz frozen sweet peas, thawed
  • 10 oz canned tuna, drained
  • 0.5 medium white onion, diced
  • 1 cup chopped dill pickles
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
  • 0.666 cup Greek yogurt (2%)
  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon pickle juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 5-7 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, pickle juice, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, thawed peas, tuna, diced white onion, chopped dill pickles, and chopped dill.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine, breaking the tuna into small pieces as needed.
  5. Garnish with additional dill if desired. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator before serving.

Notes

This tuna pasta salad is perfect for summer gatherings and can be made ahead of time for convenience.