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Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe Ready in Just 15 Minutes

Tuna Pasta Salad

A creamy and refreshing tuna pasta salad perfect for lunch or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked rotini pasta
  • 2 cans tuna, drained and flaked
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 1 cup cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs, halved or sliced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Red pepper flakes, optional

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and let cool completely.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, tuna, peas, cucumber, and red onion.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
  5. Fold in chopped parsley.
  6. Top with sliced hard-boiled eggs and sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired.
  7. Chill for 15–20 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Add extra vegetables like bell peppers or celery for crunch.

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