Creamy Dill Tuna Bow-Tie Pasta Salad
Creamy Dill Tuna Bow-Tie Pasta Salad blends tender pasta with flaked tuna, sweet peas, and crisp celery for a satisfying mix of textures. Fresh dill and Dijon mustard brighten a rich mayo dressing, creating a balanced bite that’s cool and refreshing. Serve it chilled for picnics, potlucks, or an easy make-ahead lunch.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Dill Tuna Bow-Tie Pasta Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 66
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta at a boil, stirring now and then, until almost tender, about 10 minutes. Add the peas and cook for 2 more minutes. Drain the pasta and peas, then chill them quickly by rinsing with cold water.
- 3
Move the pasta and peas to a large bowl. Stir in the tuna, celery, green onion, dill, and carrot until evenly mixed.
- 4
Stir the mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; mix into the tuna pasta mixture until thoroughly combined.
- Calories 396.36 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 16.95 g Good Source 34%
- Carbohydrate 37.62 g 14%
- Total Fat 20.29 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 2.75 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 22.44 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 327.79 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 4.12 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 1.95 g --
- Added Sugars 0.45 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 42.15 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.09 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 359.02 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 47.11 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 6.46 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.78 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Dill Tuna Bow Tie Pasta Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canned Tuna, Celery, Dijon Mustard, and Dry Pasta. Each serving provides about 396.36 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Dill Tuna Bow-Tie Pasta Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Creamy Dill Tuna Bow-Tie Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Canned Tuna, Celery, Dijon Mustard, Dry Pasta, Fresh Dill. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Dill Tuna Bow-Tie Pasta Salad?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 396.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Dill Tuna Bow-Tie Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Creamy Dill Tuna Bow-Tie Pasta Salad healthy?
- Creamy Dill Tuna Bow-Tie Pasta Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 396.36 calories and 16.95 g of protein, or 34% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 327.79 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.75 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Eggs, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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