Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Tuna Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) can tuna in vegetable oil; 1 (16 ounce) bag tri-colored rotini pasta; 1 1/2 cups hellman's or duke's mayonnaise; 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped carrot; 1/2 cup chopped yellow sweet onion (finely); 2 teaspoons dried dill weed; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 (12 ounce) can tuna in vegetable oil
1 (16 ounce) bag tri-colored rotini pasta
1 1/2 cups hellman's or duke's mayonnaise
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped yellow sweet onion (finely)
2 teaspoons dried dill weed
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice

1
In a large 3 qt pot, mix can of chicken broth with enough water to cook pasta. Add 2 t. salt to pot. Put in package of rotini and follow package directions for MINIMUM cook time. Drain pasta immediately and flush with cold water until all pasta is cool and has stopped cooking entirely. Set aside.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise with dill, pepper, and lemon juice.
3
Add pasta to mayonnaise mixture.
4
Drain can of tuna completely and add to pasta.
5
Add chopped onions, celery, and carrots.
6
Stir well until everything is combined.
7
Refrigerate for at least two hours; add salt to taste and stir.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 ounce) can tuna in vegetable oil, 1 (16 ounce) bag tri-colored rotini pasta, 1 1/2 cups hellman's or duke's mayonnaise, 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Tuna Pasta Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tuna Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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