Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
Creamy Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Salad
- 8 ounces short pasta cooked to al dente according to package directions
- 8 ounces tuna drained
- 1 cup golden sweet corn canned, drained
- ½ bell pepper diced (any variety)
- ½ purple onion diced
- 2 tablespoons dill finely chopped
- Fresh dill fresh, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.1 cup mayonnaise, ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, Salt and pepper
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, tuna, corn, bell pepper, onion, and fresh dill. Drizzle with the dressing, and toss to coat. Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper if needed.8 ounces short pasta, 8 ounces tuna, 1 cup golden sweet corn, ½ bell pepper, ½ purple onion, 2 tablespoons dill
- Cover, and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Garnish with more fresh dill and enjoy!
- See post for storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 cups of pasta salad. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*Photos courtesy of Julia Loya from The Yummy Bowl.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
461
% Daily Value*
Fat
29
g
45
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
17
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
29
mg
10
%
Sodium
328
mg
14
%
Potassium
257
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
36
g
12
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
517
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
22
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
