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Creamy Tuna Egg Pasta Salad

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A quick, easy, and healthy lunch salad combining tender pasta, flaky tuna, chopped eggs, and a creamy tangy dressing with Dijon mustard and lemon juice.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces small pasta shapes (elbow macaroni, shells, or rotini)
  • 1 (5-ounce) can tuna packed in water or oil, drained
  • 3 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions (8-10 minutes) until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool and stop cooking. Set aside to drain well.
  2. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water about 1 inch above eggs. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, turn off heat, cover, and let sit for 10-12 minutes. Drain and transfer eggs to an ice bath to cool. Peel and chop roughly.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth.
  4. Add cooled pasta, drained tuna, chopped eggs, celery, red onion (if using), and parsley to the bowl with dressing. Gently fold together using a spatula, taking care not to break up the tuna or eggs too much.
  5. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Optionally add smoked paprika or hot sauce for extra flavor.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Rinse pasta under cold water after cooking to prevent stickiness and keep salad refreshing. Avoid overmixing to keep tuna and eggs chunky. Salad tastes better after chilling overnight. Use high-quality chunk light tuna for best texture. Can substitute pasta with gluten-free options or vegetables for low-carb version.

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