Summer Tuna Salad

Prep: 15 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A light and flavorful summer tuna salad combining tender pasta shells, tender peas, and flaky tuna, all coated in a zesty lemon-dill mayonnaise dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or quick weeknight dinners, this dish offers fresh, creamy, and savory flavors that appeal to all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked shells or elbows
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup green onion, sliced
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 (12 to 13 oz.) canned tuna, drained
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 cup cooked peas

Instructions

  1. Mix cooked shells with olive oil, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, salt, pepper, green onion, and mayonnaise.
  2. Mix 2 teaspoons lemon juice and dried dill with the drained tuna.
  3. Add the seasoned tuna to the shell mixture.
  4. Add cooked peas and gently mix everything together.
  5. Chill the salad in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

456 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.2g 14% DV
Total Fat 45.2g 58% DV
Carbs 8.5g 3% DV
Fiber 2.9g 10% DV
Sugar 2.2g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9904mg 100% DV
Potassium 421mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 9mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 203.3mcg 23% DV
Vitamin C 48.3mg 54% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 93.5mg 7% DV
Iron 3mg 17% DV
Diet fit Keto-friendly
Contains Egg Fish

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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