Tuna Pasta Salad

4.98 from 79 votes

This Tuna Pasta Salad is the perfect picnic food. It is easy to throw together with light delicious flavors everyone will love.

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Servings: servings

Calories: 130kcal

1 pound medium shells cooked, drained, and rinsed with cold water
12 ounces tuna drained; please note this is the dry weight listed on the can (see note 1)
1 cup frozen peas see note 2
2 stalks celery diced
1/2 small red onion diced

Cook the shells according to package instructions, being sure not to over cook. Drain and rinse with cold water.
1 pound medium shells
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper.
1 cup light mayonnaise, 1/4 cup plain yogurt, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon fresh dill, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Add the noodles, tuna, peas, celery, and onion to a large bowl. Pour dressing over it, and toss to combine.
12 ounces tuna, 1 cup frozen peas, 2 stalks celery, 1/2 small red onion

Please note that this recipe calls for tuna packed in water. If you buy tuna packed in oil, that will really change the flavor and consistency of this recipe.
There is no need to thaw the peas for this recipe. Frozen peas thaw very quickly and can just be tossed with the other ingredients.
I recommend making the dressing with half the salt and pepper called for, then taste the dressing, and add more to taste.