Tuna Pasta Salad

Tuna Pasta Salad

from simplejoy.com

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

Ingredients

  • 1 lb medium shells (cooked, drained, and rinsed with cold water)
  • 12 ounces tuna (drained (2 cans) (please note this is the dry weight listed on the can))
  • 1 cup frozen peas (see note)
  • 2 stalks celery (diced)
  • 1/2 small red onion (diced)
  • 1 cup light mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill ((or 1 teaspoon dry dill))
  • 1 teaspoon salt (see note in the post about adding salt and pepper)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the shells according to package instructions, being sure not to over cook. Drain and rinse with cold water.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Add the noodles, tuna, peas, celery, and onion to a large bowl. Pour dressing over it, and toss to combine.