Tuna Pasta Salad ๐ŸŸ๐Ÿ:

Ingredients ๐ŸŸ๐Ÿ
โ€“ 3 cups cooked pasta (e.g., elbow macaroni or rotini) ๐Ÿ
โ€“ 1 can (5 oz) tuna in water, drained ๐ŸŸ
โ€“ 1 cup frozen peas, thawed ๐ŸŒฟ
โ€“ 1/2 cup diced celery ๐Ÿฅ’
โ€“ 1/2 cup diced red onion ๐Ÿง…
โ€“ 1/2 cup mayonnaise ๐Ÿฅ‘
โ€“ 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard ๐Ÿฏ
โ€“ 1 tablespoon lemon juice ๐Ÿ‹
โ€“ Salt and pepper, to taste ๐Ÿง‚
โ€“ 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional) ๐ŸŒฟ

Preparation ๐Ÿณ
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! ๐Ÿ˜‹