This recipe is a budget-friendly and healthy meal idea using some of the ingredients packed in our emergency food hampers that are distributed weekly by the Community Food Assistance Network.

Serves: 6 | Preparation: 20 minutes | Total: 30 minutes | Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 3 cups dry medium-sized pasta (e.g., rotini, macaroni, penne)
• 6 ounces canned tuna, drained
• 1/2 cup celery, diced
• 3 green onions, sliced (or 1/4 cup red onions, finely diced)
• 3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 1 cup cheese, diced (optional)
• 2/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill

Directions

1. To make dressing, combine mayonnaise, sour cream relish, vinegar, salt and pepper, and dill in a bowl. Set aside.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
3. In a large bowl, combine pasta, dressing, tuna, celery, onion, peas, and cheese.
4. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe Card

Adapted from spendwithpennies.com