Creamy Tuna Pasta and Peas

Tuna pasta and peas with dill garnish in a wooden salad bowl.

5 from 1 vote

Creamy Tuna Pasta and Peas combines flaky canned tuna, elbow macaroni, frozen peas, and chopped eggs tossed in a tangy dill mayo dressing. It’s a chilled dinner option that’s perfect for hot nights, summer lunches, or last-minute potlucks.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Chill2

Total Time2 20

Course: Lunch, Main Course, Pasta Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 339kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Large Pot
Colander
Mixing bowls
Whisk

Ingredients

12 ounces elbow macaroni
2 5 oz cans tuna, drained and flaked
2 hard-boiled eggs chopped
½ small sweet onion finely chopped
2 celery stalks finely chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh dill
½ cup frozen peas thawed
¾ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice or pickle juice
1 teaspoon celery salt
½ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Boil macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water until completely cool.
In a large bowl, combine pasta, tuna, eggs, onion, celery, dill, and peas.
In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, sour cream, Dijon, lemon or pickle juice, celery salt, salt, and pepper.
Pour dressing over the salad and gently fold to coat everything evenly.
Cover and refrigerate at least 1–2 hours. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

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Notes

Storage Store leftover tuna pasta and peas in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freeze Do not freeze, as mayo-based dressings will separate.

Reheat: This dish is served cold or at room temperature. For the best texture, stir in a little reserved dressing before serving again.

Substitutions

Tuna: Use low-sodium canned tuna or wild-caught options. Sub canned salmon or rotisserie chicken for variety.
Pasta: Use your favorite gluten-free pasta like chickpea rotini.
Dill: Use dried dill in a pinch, but adjust quantity.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition information is only an estimate

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