Tuna Pasta Salad

Looking for an easy cold pasta salad that’s budget-friendly, make-ahead friendly, and perfect for summer? This creamy Tuna Pasta Salad combines tender pasta, flaky tuna, crisp vegetables, and a flavorful dressing for a simple side dish or light meal. It’s ideal for picnics, potlucks, lunches, cookouts, and busy weeknights.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Easy to Make – Simple pantry staples come together quickly for a delicious pasta salad everyone loves
• Perfect Make-Ahead Recipe – Prepare it ahead of time and let the flavors blend in the refrigerator before serving.
• Great For Summer Gatherings – Perfect for picnics, BBQs, potlucks, meal prep lunches, and easy family dinners.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 16 oz. pasta, cooked and dried (452g)
• 3 cans of tuna (7oz./170g), drained
• 4 ribs celery, chopped
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup red onion
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 cups mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp. dried dill weed (or 1 tbsp. fresh dill weed)
• Salt & pepper to taste

Step by Step Instructions

STEP ONE – Cook pasta as per package direction. Drain, rinse under cold water and set aside.

STEP TWO – Chop celery, onions, and red pepper and set aside.

STEP THREE – In a small mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise and cider vinegar.

STEP FOUR – Drain the can of tuna and flake it to separate with a fork.

STEP FIVE – In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, chopped vegetables, tuna and dressing. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Stir gently to combine.

STEP SIX – Refrigerate salad at least one hour before serving. How easy is that! A delicious pasta salad ready in less than 30 minutes!

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Store pasta salad in a covered bowl in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

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