Description
Tuna Pasta Salad is a creamy and satisfying dish that is perfect for any gathering or as a quick meal at home. This delightful combination features tender elbow noodles mixed with protein-rich tuna, hard-boiled eggs, sweet peas, and crunchy red onion, all enveloped in a luscious mayonnaise dressing. Enjoy it chilled for picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch option. Its vibrant flavors appeal to both kids and adults, making it an absolute crowd-pleaser. Plus, preparation takes under 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy days.
Ingredients
- Elbow noodles (16 oz)
- Canned tuna in water (3 x 4 oz cans)
- Hard-boiled eggs (4)
- Frozen peas (1 cup)
- Red onion (1/2 cup)
- Mayonnaise (1 1/2 cups)
- Milk (1/4 cup)
- Seasoning salt (2 tsp)
- Sugar (3-4 tbsp)
Instructions
- Cook the elbow noodles in salted water until al dente (about 15 minutes). Drain and cool under running water.
- In a large bowl, combine drained tuna, chopped hard-boiled eggs, diced red onion, and defrosted peas.
- Add the cooled pasta to the mixture and stir gently.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, milk, seasoning salt, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and fold gently to coat.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 120mg