Classic Tuna Pasta Salad
A light and refreshing Classic Tuna Pasta Salad comes together as the perfect summer side dish with white tuna, shell noodles, celery, peas, and a creamy dill sauce.
Servings: 8 (Makes 8 cups)
Ingredients
- 8 ounces small shell pasta about 2.5 cups
- 1 7-ounce can solid white albacore tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup celery chopped
- 1/3 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until it is al dente, and rinse with very cold water. Drain and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until the pasta is cool.
- In a large bowl, add the chilled pasta, tuna, peas, celery, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, add the mayonnaise, sour cream, dill, garlic powder, and vinegar. Whisk well to combine.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture, and stir to combine well.
- Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve right away.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cup | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
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