Effortless Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad

1Ingredients

• 225 gramsSmall Pasta (e.g., elbow macaroni, small shells)
• 280 gramsCanned Tuna in water or oil, drained
• 180 mlMayonnaise
• 2 largeCelery stalks, finely chopped
• 0.3 cupRed Onion, finely diced
• 2 tablespoonsSweet Relish
• 1 teaspoonDijon Mustard
• 0.5 teaspoonSalt
• 0.3 teaspoonBlack Pepper

2Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.

   ⏱ 10 min
2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, prepare the other ingredients: thoroughly drain the tuna, finely chop the celery stalks, and finely dice the red onion.

   ⏱ 5 min
3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet relish, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.

   ⏱ 2 min
4. 4

   Once the pasta is cooked, drain it completely and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down quickly. Ensure it is very well drained to avoid a watery salad.

   ⏱ 2 min
5. 5

   Add the cooled pasta, drained tuna, chopped celery, and diced red onion to the bowl with the creamy dressing.

   ⏱ 1 min
6. 6

   Gently mix all the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

   ⏱ 1 min
7. 7

   Cover the bowl and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes, or ideally 1-2 hours, to allow the flavors to meld and for the salad to chill thoroughly. Serve cold.

   ⏱ 30 min