Name: Tuna Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups small pasta shells, cooked and drained; 1 can (5 ounces) light tuna in water, drained and flaked; 1 large carrot, shredded; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup 2% milk; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons prepared mustard; 1 teaspoon dill weed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; Snipped fresh dill, optional

Mustard and dill really add wonderful flair to the flavor of this simple tuna pasta salad. It's really very inexpensive to serve.—Pat Kordas, Nutley, New Jersey

Tuna Pasta Salad

pasta

(5 ounces) light tuna

carrot,

onion

mayonnaise

2% milk

lemon juice

mustard

dill weed

salt

pepper

dill,

In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tuna, carrot and onion. Combine remaining ingredients; whisk until smooth. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. If desired, garnish with fresh dill.

This is the only pasta salad with mustard that my picky husband will eat!  Our six kids loved it when they were growing up.   I added 1 cup of shredded or cubed cheese (used various flavors--cheddar, Colby, pepper jack) depending on what I had on hand.  Never any leftovers!  Be sure to chill it before serving.

I have made this numerous times and the whole family likes it.  I always add twice as much tuna as a recipe calls for in order to get enough protein for each family member and this recipe was no exception.  And since my husband--raised in the South--likes things to be spicy, I frequently add in about a teaspoon or two of Tiger Sauce to "up the ante" just for him.  Naturally, you don't have to do this--it's perfectly fine without the Tiger Sauce.

My husband and sister really loved this recipe. I didn't have carrots so I used celery and red pepper. It was wonderful.

This is one of our favorites. Great for a potluck. Good the way it is, but I've also added diced boiled eggs and/or sliced olives. Easy to adapt to depending on who you're serving. I've only ever used light mayo and it tastes fine and reduces the fat. You won't be sorry you tried it.

It is a nice pasta salad but not a tuna with pasta salad.  More like a pasta salad with tuna added.  I did add 2 cans of tuna and cut back on the milk as it was just too much for our taste.  I bet this would be good with salmon too.

Awesome recipe.  Nice and tangy and fresh tasting.  I added celery for crunch and used dijon mustard instead of yellow. Thanks for sharing!

I have made this salad many times.  It is a refreshing change from ordinary pasta salads, in that it has tuna for added protein and Omega 3's.   It is easy to assemble and I have never had a complaint when I have served it.  If there are any leftovers, makes a great summer lunch.

I made this recipe just as it was written, and it was just o.k.. I think it might've been better with a bit more salt,pepper, and maybe a little garlic powder. i also have to agree with PeppiK, it's more of a Pasta Salad with tuna added instead of the other way around.

Luv this salad.I will try this dressing with other ingredients to.Thanks for recipe!!

Very good.  Added extra tuna and chopped celery as other reviewers did.  Served it over a thick slice of a home grown tomato and "Oh Boy" it was great.  Hubby said "This is a keeper".  Thanks for a great recipe.

DELICIOUS!!!! I added in fresh basil and doubled the tuna but it was GREAT.

Great tuna salad. However, I tripled the amt of tuna and decreased the amt of milk to 2 tablespoons. The fact that it's a do-ahead makes it even better.

It was ok, but i'm still searching for a perfect tuna pasta salad.  This one tastes too much of mustard for me, but i still didn't have left overs.

This is one of my favorite take to work salads.  I sometimes substitute peas for carrots and add some Italian dressing.

modified to lighten the calories: rotini wheat pasta, low-fat miracle whip, and skim milk.  I also use dijon mustard instead of yellow.

I didn't have any carrots so used peas.  I used dried onions instead of fresh because I don't like raw onions.  I also increased the milk to 1/3 cup and the mayo to 1 cup and it was much more moist and creamier.  Will definately make again!

I have been making this for years. It is a family favorite.

Tuna Pasta Salad

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total: 15 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : Taste of Home

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