Simple Recipes for Every Day
Tuna Pasta Salad

- Serves: 8
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
Ingredients
- 12 ounces small shells or elbow macaroni
- 2 (5-ounce) cans oil or water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
- 1 ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried dill
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 ½ cups frozen peas, thawed
- 1 cup finely chopped celery, (about 3 ribs)
- ½ cup finely chopped red onion
- ½ cup grated carrots, (optional)
Method
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Add the cooled pasta, flaked tuna, peas, celery, onion, and carrots (if using) to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until ready to serve. Serve chilled.
Notes
The tuna salad will keep for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.