Description
A refreshing and protein‑packed tuna pasta salad with peas, red onion, and a zesty lemon‑dill dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp dried dill
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 12 oz. mini shell pasta
- 2 5oz. cans chunk light tuna, drained
Instructions
- Cook the mini shell pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, dried dill, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
- Add the diced red onion, frozen peas, and drained tuna to the dressing; stir to coat.
- Fold in the cooled pasta until evenly mixed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for half of the mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 720 kcal
- Sugar: 1.25g
- Sodium: 1950mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 31g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: tuna, pasta salad, recipe, quick, easy