Description
A fresh and wholesome pasta salad with tender pasta, flaky tuna, and sweet peas, tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing and fresh vegetables. Quick, easy, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
8 oz (225g) pasta (like elbow macaroni or penne)
1 can (5 oz/140g) water-packed tuna, drained
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional for extra creaminess)
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp lemon juice
1 small cucumber, diced
1/2 cup diced bell pepper
1/4 cup diced celery
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp dried dill (or 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped)
Optional: 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, combine drained peas, tuna, diced cucumber, bell pepper, celery, and optionally cherry tomatoes.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise (if using), Dijon mustard, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and dill to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Notes
For best results, use room-temperature ingredients when mixing to prevent the pasta from cooling too quickly.
This dish can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Swap peas for frozen or canned if fresh is not available.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 8
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stirring / Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg