Description
Tuna Pasta Salad is the ultimate dish for any gathering, blending creamy flavors with a medley of textures. This quick and easy recipe features tender elbow noodles, hearty tuna, crunchy red onion, and sweet peas, all enveloped in a rich mayonnaise dressing. Perfect as a side at barbecues or as a light main course on warm days, this salad can be prepared in advance, making it an ideal choice for busy schedules or spontaneous potlucks. With its crowd-pleasing appeal and versatility, Tuna Pasta Salad is sure to become a favorite at your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz elbow noodles
- 3 cans (4 oz each) tuna in water
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1.5 cups mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup milk
- Seasoning salt
- Sugar
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook elbow noodles in salted boiling water until al dente (about 15 minutes). Drain and rinse under cool water.
- In a large bowl, combine drained tuna, chopped eggs, diced onion, and defrosted peas.
- Add cooled pasta to the bowl and mix gently.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, milk, seasoning salt, sugar, and salt & pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir to coat thoroughly.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 120mg