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Tuna Pasta Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from Italy, Tuna Pasta Salad is a beloved dish that combines the convenience of canned tuna with fresh vegetables and pasta. It's often served as a light meal or a picnic staple, reflecting the Italian love for simple, flavorful ingredients. Today, variations of this salad can be found worldwide, with many adding their own twist, such as different dressings or additional vegetables.

ItalianITmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sour cream
1/4 cup dijon mustard
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
2 stalks celery
1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickle
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 (12 ounce) cans albacore tuna, drained
6 cups cooked medium-sized shells

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned mackerel

Canned salmon offers similar health benefits with a different flavor.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta made from rice

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber, while rice pasta is gluten-free.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is rich in healthy fats.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

1

Add 1 cup of mayonnaise to a large bowl.

2

Add 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon of sour cream to the bowl.

3

Add 1/4 cup of dijon mustard to the bowl.

4

Add 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar to the bowl.

5

Add 1 teaspoon of dried dill to the bowl.

6

Add 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt to the bowl.

7

Add 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to the bowl.

8

Whisk all the ingredients together until well combined.

9

Chop 1/2 cup of red onion and add it to the bowl.

10

Chop 2 stalks of celery and add them to the bowl.

11

Chop 1/4 cup of dill pickle and add it to the bowl.

12

Add 1 cup of thawed frozen peas to the bowl.

13

Add 2 (12 ounce) cans of drained albacore tuna to the bowl and break up any large chunks with a fork.

14

Add 6 cups of cooked medium-sized shells to the bowl.

15

Stir all the ingredients together until well mixed.

16

Ideally, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixing

Equipment Needed

large bowlwhiskknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

fishgluten

Also Known As

Insalata di Pasta con Tonno
Local Name: Insalata di pasta con tonno

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