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    Urban Bliss Life » Blog » Tuna Pasta Salad

    Published: June 28, 2020 / Updated: May 10, 2021 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Tuna Pasta Salad

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    Tuna Pasta Salad is one of the easiest summer side dishes you can make! Full of sweet peas, tangy mustard and white wine vinegar, crunchy celery and red onions... this is a tasty 2-step dish you'll make over and over again!

    tuna pasta salad

    With warm weather here and the kids out of school, I'm all about easy breezy summer meals.

    I love breaking out the air fryer and the instant pot for easy family dinners. But in the summer, I especially love recipes that allow me to throw all of the ingredients together and go.

    This recipe for tuna pasta salad fits the bill. Simply gather all of the ingredients, and mix together!

    What you need to make tuna pasta salad

    ingredients for tuna pasta salad

    Once you gather all of the ingredients for this recipe, it's super simple to put together.

    • ditalini
    • green peas
    • ditalini pasta - a small tube-like pasta. You could also use mini elbow macaroni or mini penne (and if you don't read that in the voice of James Bond saying "Money Penny," I would question our friendship)
    • peas - added for some sweetness, color, and texture.
    • celery
    • minced red onions
    • celery - for a little added crunch!
    • red onion - to add a little more crunch and also for depth of flavor.
    • mustard and herbs for tuna pasta salad
    • sour cream
    • dill - this is my favorite herb with most seafood! You could also use parsley if you prefer.
    • dijon mustard - just enough to give this salad some tangy flavor
    • white wine vinegar - for just a little more tang, and also to keep the pasta from drying out.
    • mayonnaise - I use Vegenaise, because I prefer the taste, but you can use your favorite store-bought mayo or homemade mayo.
    tuna
    • canned tuna - I use a 5 ounce can, which is enough tuna for me in this pasta salad. If you prefer more, go ahead and add more.

    How to make this yummy summer side dish

    red onions celery tuna

    One of the best things about this summer salad - besides the taste! - is how super EASY it is to make!

    Simply cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and allow it to cool for about 5 minutes at room temperature.

    peas going into tuna pasta salad

    Then add the remaining ingredients and stir together until the pasta is well coated and ingredients are well blended.

    spoonful of tuna pasta salad

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    tuna pasta salad

    Tuna Pasta Salad

    5 from 6 votes
    Prep Time: 15 mins
    Cook Time: 15 mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    Mix all of the ingredients together and you've got an easy, delicious summer side salad for dinner, BBQs, and picnics!
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 439kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces ditalini pasta
    • 1 cup peas
    • ⅓ cup chopped celery
    • ⅓ cup chopped red onion
    • 2 teaspoons dill
    • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
    • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
    • 1 can (5 ounces) tuna
    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Cook the ditalini pasta according to package directions. Drain, place in a large bowl, and set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
    • Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl of pasta. Mix together until the pasta is well coated, the chunks of tuna are broken up and spread throughout the pasta, and the remaining ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
    • Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to one day before serving at room temperature.

    Notes

    If you are making this a day ahead of serving: be sure to mix the ingredients again after taking the bowl out of the refrigerator. Because refrigeration can dry out the pasta salad, you may need to add a little bit of white wine vinegar, mayonnaise, and/or mustard to re-add moisture to the pasta salad. 
    This tuna pasta salad will keep for up to 3-5 days in a sealed container in the refrigerator. 
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 340IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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      1. Taylor Kiser says

        June 30, 2020 at 12:54 pm

        5 stars
        Love how easy this is to make! A must make side for summer cookouts!

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      2. Romina says

        June 30, 2020 at 12:36 pm

        5 stars
        This pasta salad is great and I am so happy I found a fun recipe for the ditalini I had sitting in the cubpoard.

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      3. Rika says

        June 30, 2020 at 12:33 pm

        5 stars
        I love simple recipes like this! My kids love Tuna. I am going to make this for lunch today.

        Reply
      4. Tawnie Kroll says

        June 30, 2020 at 12:27 pm

        5 stars
        I had all of these pantry staple ingredients on hand so this was so easy to whip up. Thank you! I am having it for lunch today.

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      5. Rosemary says

        June 30, 2020 at 12:18 pm

        5 stars
        Love the crunch from celery. This is a delicious salad that is simple to make. Going to have to make it again this weekend :) Thanks for the recipe.

        Reply

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