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The Ultimate Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad — Chef's Secret Version

The Definitive Chef’s Tuna Pasta Salad

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  • Author: julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A sophisticated, creamy tuna pasta salad with a bright lemon finish and crisp vegetables. Professionally balanced for texture and flavor.


Ingredients

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  • 8 oz Rotini pasta
  • 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 stalks celery, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.
  2. Drain and rinse pasta with cold water.
  3. Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  4. Stir in drained tuna, celery, and red onion.
  5. Fold in the chilled pasta gently.
  6. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.