A spring take on Tuna Pasta Salad with peas and asparagus in a creamy dill dressing.
We are starting to see a bit more sunshine, a little more blue sky, a lot more flowers and a little less rain. That can only mean one thing, spring has finally arrived here in the PNW and we are this close to all the potlucks and pasta salads that nice weather is sure to bring. This Tuna Pasta Salad with Spring Vegetables is how I am going to celebrate.
Asparagus is by far my favorite spring vegetable. I usually simply roast it or steam it and eat it by itself. However, adding it to salads is another favorite way to use it. In this salad, the asparagus is added to the cooking pasta during the last two minutes of cooking so that it’s still nice and crunchy in the salad.
We don’t eat tuna that often. The only tuna we really have around here is tuna sandwiches. Always with onion and pickles. That is until now. Now I am going to be making this Tuna Pasta Salad with Spring Vegetables any time I get the chance. It is loaded with fresh asparagus, peas and shallots then tossed in a creamy lemon vinaigrette with dill and capers.
It is full of flavor, friends. Full of flavor.
And guess what, the dressing is lighter too. Instead of being a mayo based dressing like most pasta salad dressings, the dressing in this Tuna Pasta Salad is yogurt based. I love using Greek yogurt in my creamy salad dressings because it adds all the creaminess without being heavy like mayo. The addition of lemon juice and lemon zest also help lighten things up.
In addition to all of the goodness that we’ve already talked about this Tuna Pasta Salad with Spring Vegetables also has sweet peas, shallots, briny capers and dill. Trust me when I say it’ll be your new favorite pasta salad this summer.
Charlotte
May 13, 2022 at 9:10 amI add cubed American cheese. My kids love it!
Deseree
May 14, 2022 at 8:36 amWhat a great addition! Love that your kiddos love it!
Susan
March 23, 2019 at 12:26 pmSounds great
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
February 10, 2019 at 7:20 amThis looks incredibly delicious!
Allison
February 8, 2019 at 9:09 amI’m so ready for spring veggies! This looks delish!
Sabrina
February 7, 2019 at 4:07 pmThis is so creamy and delicious! I love that my kids eat it up too.
Demeter
February 7, 2019 at 4:05 pmAsparagus is one of my favorites! Love this side dish for get togethers.
Amanda
February 7, 2019 at 3:09 pmThis sounds amazing ! I cannot wait to try !!
Jenny B @ Honey and Birch
April 20, 2017 at 12:30 pmTuna salad is seriously one of my favorite things to eat.
Kelsey Rickert
April 18, 2017 at 1:57 pmThis looks so good! I used to love having tuna casserole growing up! I cannot wait to try your Tuna Pasta!
Gust Și Aromă
April 18, 2017 at 12:39 pmI love spring vegetables! Asparagus is my favourite!
Michelle Nahom
April 17, 2017 at 7:50 pmThat looks delicious — and so perfect with those spring veggies!
Dorothy at ShockinglyDelicious
April 17, 2017 at 6:28 pmI just love how much asparagus and peas scream Spring! This looks like my kind of salad!
Amanda
April 17, 2017 at 6:13 pmCold tuna salads are the best!!