Tuna Pasta Salad
Tuna Pasta Salad is a creamy, flavorful dish that makes for an ideal side at picnics, barbecues, or family dinners. This easy-to-make salad combines tender elbow noodles with protein-rich tuna and vibrant vegetables, all coated in a luscious dressing. Not only is it quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, but it also allows flavors to meld beautifully when chilled, making it perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 16 oz elbow noodles
- 3 cans tuna in water (drained)
- 4 hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
- 1 cup frozen peas (defrosted)
- 1/2 cup red onion (diced fine)
- 1.5 cups mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup milk
- Seasoning salt to taste
- Sugar to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow noodles in salted boiling water until al dente (about 15 minutes). Drain and rinse with cool water.
- In a large bowl, combine drained tuna, chopped hard-boiled eggs, diced red onion, and defrosted peas.
- Add the cooled pasta to the bowl and gently mix to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, milk, seasoning salt, and sugar until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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