Tuna Pasta Salad is a quick and easy dish that can act as a side or a main meal. Full of flavor and fresh veggies, this recipe is great for a lovely lunch or simple springtime picnic! The best part? It’s SO easy to make.
Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
In a large bowl, add the cooked macaroni, drained tuna, chopped celery, red onion, bell pepper, and fresh parsley to the bowl and mix, breaking up the big pieces of tuna. Add the dressing. Stir until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a quick stir and add additional salt and black pepper to taste.
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NOTE: Use any type of short cut pasta you have if you don't have macaroni. You can also use a full pound of pasta, and double all of the other ingredients to make a larger batch for a crowd.NOTE: You can swap out the red onion for green onion and swap out the green bell pepper for any other color to your preferences.