Easy, Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe
This tuna pasta salad is one of the easiest and tastiest dishes to make on a hot summer day, and it will be ready in 20 minutes!
Ingredients
For Dressing
- 4 tbsp / 56 g Mayonnaise
- 4 tbsp / 60 g Greek yogurt or Sour Cream
- 2 tsp / 10 g Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp / 30 ml Lemon Juice only
- 1 tbsp / 4 g Fresh Parsley, finely chopped(optional)
For Pasta
- 2 cups / 200 g Fusilli pasta
- Water for pasta boiling
For Salad
- 200 grams / 7.05 oz Canned Tuna drained
- ½ cup Red onion chopped
- ½ cup Cucumber chopped
- ½ cup Cherry tomatoes
Instructions
Cook and Cool the Pasta
- Cook the pasta in boiling water on the stovetop with a tablespoon of salt until it is soft and chewy, or follow the package instructions.
- Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and immediately rinse it with cool water. Drain it again and transfer the pasta to a large mixing bowl.
Prep the Tuna and Vegetables
- Take the tuna out of the can, drain the water or oil, and put it into a bowl.
- Chop all your veggies, like cucumber, cherry tomatoes, onions, and parsley, and set aside.
Add Dressing, Combine and Chill
- Add the vegetables, then add mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, or sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and fresh parsley to the pasta bowl.
- Then add the tuna and give everything a good mix.
- Put the mixed salad in the refrigerator for about 30 to 60 minutes to chill.
Taste and Adjust Seasoning
- Take out the salad from the fridge and give it a taste test. If it needs more seasoning, add some.
- Serve and enjoy!