Tuna Pasta Salad 🐟🍝:
Ingredients 🐟🍝
– 3 cups cooked pasta (e.g., elbow macaroni or rotini) 🍝
– 1 can (5 oz) tuna in water, drained 🐟
– 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 🌿
– 1/2 cup diced celery 🥒
– 1/2 cup diced red onion 🧅
– 1/2 cup mayonnaise 🥑
– 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 🍯
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice 🍋
– Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂
– 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional) 🌿
Preparation 🍳
1. Prepare Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
2. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, drained tuna, thawed peas, diced celery, and diced red onion.
3. Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Mix Salad: Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
5. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Enjoy your delicious and satisfying tuna pasta salad! 😋