Description
Tuna Pasta Salad is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for any occasion! This creamy and flavorful dish combines macaroni, tender tuna, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing that elevates it to a must-have meal. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch, a refreshing snack, or a crowd-pleasing side at your next gathering, this Tuna Pasta Salad delivers on taste and convenience. Best of all, it can be made ahead of time and served cold, making it a fantastic option for picnics and potlucks. Customize it with your favorite veggies or spices to create a unique version that suits your palate!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ lb macaroni
- 3 (5 oz) cans tuna packed in water (drained)
- 2 celery sticks (finely diced)
- ¼ cup red onion (finely diced)
- 4 hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
- ¾ cup frozen peas (thawed)
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup yellow mustard
- ¼ cup sweet relish
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- Seasonings: celery salt, garlic salt, regular salt, pepper, cayenne (optional), paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by mixing mayonnaise, mustard, relish, lemon juice, vinegar, and seasonings in a bowl. Chill.
- Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente (about 7 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Chop hard-boiled eggs.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled macaroni, chilled dressing, tuna, celery, onion, peas, and eggs.
- Mix gently with a spatula until combined. Garnish if desired and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 155mg