Tuna Pasta Salad
This easy Tuna Pasta Salad tastes exactly like the one you had growing up, or maybe even better than that!
Equipment
- large pot
- medium bowl
- large bowl
Ingredients
Noodles
- 1 pound elbow macaroni or small shell pasta Or substitute another small pasta shape.
Tuna
- 4 cans tuna packed in water Drained. Or 4 packets (2.6 oz each).
Dressing and Vegetables
- 1 cup mayonnaise Or less to taste.
- ⅓ cup celery Finely chopped (about 1 rib).
- 2 tablespoons red onion Minced, about 2 small slices.
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic Minced.
- 1 cup frozen peas Thawed.
- salt To taste.
- black pepper Freshly ground, to taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil. Add pasta and cook until soft, not al dente, about 12 minutes. Drain well, rinse with cold water, and drain again.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, relish, lemon juice, and garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, add cooled noodles, tuna salad, and peas, and stir to combine. Chill until serving time.
Notes
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Some separation may occur, so stir the pasta salad before enjoying again.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 423kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 9gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 217mgPotassium: 196mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 222IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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