Description
A chilled, creamy Tuna Pasta Salad that blends flaky tuna, al dente pasta, crisp cucumbers, and red onion with a refreshing dill-mayo dressing. Ideal for potlucks, picnics, and meal prep.
Ingredients
12 oz short pasta (rotini, penne, or elbow macaroni)
2 (5 oz) cans tuna, drained and flaked
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1 cup cucumber, sliced and quartered
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
3/4 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prep Ingredients: Dice red onion, slice cucumbers, chop dill, and flake the tuna.
- Mix Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and dill.
- Combine: Add pasta to the dressing, then gently fold in tuna, cucumbers, and onion.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner