Still Another Tuna Pasta Salad Mom's Tuna Salad

Take your classic tuna salad to the next level with "Still Another Tuna Pasta Salad Mom's Tuna Salad," a hearty, flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or potlucks. This recipe combines tender pasta with protein-packed tuna, crunchy celery, sweet peas, and zesty red onion, all tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick chill in the fridge, this refreshing pasta salad is easy to make and even easier to love. Plus, it’s topped with fresh parsley for a burst of herby brightness. Serve it as a satisfying main course or a versatile side dish, and watch it quickly become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces pasta (small shapes like rotini, shells, or macaroni)
• 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna in water, drained
• 1 cup celery, finely diced
• 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside and let cool completely.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, diced celery, chopped red onion, and thawed peas. Use a fork to break apart any large chunks of tuna.

Step 3

In a smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 5

Add the cooled pasta to the bowl and fold it into the salad mixture, ensuring the pasta is well-coated with the dressing.

Step 6

Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.

Step 7

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Before serving, stir the salad again and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1278.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1867.6

Total Fat 95.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 219.7mg	0%
Sodium 2851.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 144.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.3g	0%
Total Sugars 24.7g
Protein 104.3g	0%

Vitamin D 226.8IU	0%
Calcium 270.2mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 2251.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.4%

Protein: 22.5%

Carbs: 31.1%