This creamy tuna pasta salad is the perfect thing for potlucks, picnics, or meal prep! With crunch a little crunch and lots of creamy dressing, you won’t be able to put the bowl down.
I love pasta salad and this creamy tuna pasta salad is my new favorite. I seriously made it for three weeks in a row and couldn’t stop eating it. I also texted and emailed all my friends about it so they would make it too.
Pasta salads are perfect for spring and summer. I usually make one on Sunday and use it for lunches throughout the week. They are also perfect for picnics and potlucks too because most, including this one, can easily be made ahead.
I use farfalle, also known as bowtie pasta, for this tuna pasta salad. Combined with the crunch from the onions and freshness of the herbs, this flavors are just perfect. The dressing clings perfectly to create a dreamy, creamy pasta salad.
A lot of people like some added crunch so feel free to add some diced celery if you want. I’m just generally not a fan of celery so I didn’t include it. Instead, I added chives which give a brightness and a little extra crunch.
If you are looking for other great pasta salad recipes, be sure to try some of these:
- Shrimp Pasta Salad
- Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
- Hawaiian Pizza Pasta Salad
- Creamy Broccoli Pasta Salad
- California Cobb Pasta Salad
Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad
This creamy tuna pasta salad is perfect for meal prep, picnics, potlucks, and more!
Ingredients
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 5.3 oz tuna packed in olive oil (undrained)
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. Add to large bowl.
- While the pasta is cooking, whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, and red wine vinegar in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- To the bowl of pasta, add the onion, peas, tuna (including the oil from the can), parsley, and chives. Stir in yogurt mixture and mix well. Season with salt and pepper, if needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
Notes
Pasta salad can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 216Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 157mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 11g
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