Make these delicious tuna pasta salad recipes. You will surely enjoy it!

Choose one of these amazing tuna pasta salad recipes!

The best part is that it is ready in a few minutes, without dirtying a lot of dishes!

A healthy snack that will appeal to young and old gourmets alike!

Classic pasta salad with tuna and yogurt

This Tuna, Pea, Celery, and Greek Yogurt Pasta Salad is quick and healthy that your whole family will enjoy!

What will we need

• 230 g of your favorite pasta (small)
• 200 g canned albacore (drained)
• 2 celery ribs (chopped)
• 60 g red onion (chopped)
• 125 g of frozen peas
• 60 ml of mayonnaise
• 60 ml plain Greek yogurt
• dried dill
• salt
• black pepper

Method

• Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package until it is al dente.
• Add chopped onion and celery, peas, cooked pasta and drained tuna to a large bowl.
• In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise and Greek yogurt.
• Stir half of the sauce into the pasta mixture and mix.
• Season with salt and pepper and dried dill, to taste.
• Refrigerate pasta and remaining sauce separately, covered, for 30 minutes. Stir in the remaining sauce and serve immediately.

Healthy tuna salad with vegetables

Taste the best pasta salad with tuna and vegetables. It is simple to prepare and yet so delicious!

What will we need

• 400 g of pasta
• 120 g of frozen peas
• 150 g of chopped carrots
• 100 g of chopped celery
• 150 g of cherry tomatoes
• 100 g of beans
• 150 g of corn
• 50 g red onion (chopped)
• 150 g cucumber (cut into cubes)
• 150 g tuna (drained)
• 60 g of nonfat Greek yogurt
• 60 g of mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 teaspoon of dried dill
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• ½ teaspoon of pepper

Method

• Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package, add the peas during the last 4 minutes of cooking.
• Drain and rinse with cold water, set aside.
• Add carrots, celery, tomatoes, beans, onion, corn, cucumber and tuna to a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper.
• Add the pasta to the bowl with the tuna and top with the dressing. Mix until everything is well combined.

Pasta salad with tuna and olives

This pasta and tuna salad recipe is an easy treat for any summer party. Canned tuna, salty black olives, sweet cherry tomatoes and lemon juice all come together in this dish.

What will we need

• salt
• pepper
• 500 g of pasta
• 60 ml of olive oil
• ½ teaspoon of grated lemon peel
• 30 ml of lemon juice
• 500 g cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 340 g tuna (drained)
• 80 g pitted black olives (chopped)
• ½ small red onion (sliced)
• 20 g chopped fresh parsley

Method

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until tender.
• Whisk the oil, lemon zest and juice and ½ teaspoon of salt in a bowl.
• Drain the pasta and add to the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the tomatoes, tuna, olives, onion and parsley and mix well.
• Allow to cool to room temperature, add salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Tuna salad with pasta and avocado

This tuna pasta salad recipe is great as a summer lunch, but also a quick dinner!

What will we need

• 340 g rotini
• 1 green onion (finely chopped)
• 2 avocados (peeled and pitted)
• 1 lemon (peel and juice)
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) mayonnaise
• 200 g tuna in oil (drained)
• ½ red pepper (seeded and finely chopped)
• 50 g (arugula cut into small pieces)

Method

• Cook the pasta al dente in a pot of salted boiling water. Drain and drizzle with a little oil.
• Meanwhile, place the green onions in a small bowl and cover with cold water. Drain when serving the salad.
• In a large bowl, mash 1 avocado with the lemon zest and half the lemon juice with a fork.
• Add mayonnaise and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
• Stir in the cooled pasta.
• Cut the second avocado into thin slices and drizzle with the remaining lemon juice.
• Serve the pasta in bowls. Garnish with tuna, bell pepper, arugula, green onion and avocado slices.

Tuna salad made from pasta and feta cheese

This light healthy pasta salad with tuna does not require mayonnaise, because it contains a light lemon dressing and is so easy to prepare.

What will we need

• 300 g of pasta
• 400 g canned tuna (drained)
• ½ chopped red onion
• 100 g crumbled feta
• 10 chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• 50 g of pine nuts
• ½ sliced cucumber
• A handful of chopped fresh basil

Dressing

• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 crushed garlic clove
• Salt and pepper

Method

• Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package, then drain and rinse in cold water.
• Mix all the ingredients for the dressing together.
• Mix the cooked pasta with tuna, red onion, feta, dried tomatoes, pine nuts, cucumber, basil and dressing.

What are the best pasta salad dressings?

There are many options, but it all comes down to personal preference.

Among the most popular are:

• Vinaigrette: a mixture of oil and vinegar with spices such as garlic, onion and Dijon mustard.
• Mayonnaise: a mixture of egg, oil and vinegar or lemon juice.
• Caesar: a mixture of mayonnaise, parmesan, garlic and lemon juice.
• Ranch: a mixture of cream, yogurt, spices and seasonings.
• Italian: a mixture of oil, vinegar, garlic, basil and parmesan.
• Tzatziki: a mixture of yogurt, garlic, cucumber and spices.

We recommend trying different toppings and finding the one you like best.