Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Tuna Pasta Salad, a perfect blend of macaroni, tender eggs, crisp celery, and flavorful tuna. This easy-to-make dish serves as a refreshing side or a satisfying main course, ideal for picnics, family gatherings, or quick lunches. Its rich texture and savory taste make it a must-try recipe that you can prepare in just 20 minutes. Best served cold, this pasta salad can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully in the fridge. With its nutritious ingredients and versatility, Tuna Pasta Salad is sure to become a staple in your meal rotation.
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
- ¾ cup frozen peas (thawed)
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup yellow mustard
- ¼ cup sweet relish
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon white vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon celery salt
- ¾ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 pinch cayenne (optional)
- Pinch paprika
- Diced green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by mixing all dressing ingredients in a bowl and refrigerating.
- Cook macaroni in salted water until al dente (about 7 minutes), then drain and rinse with cold water.
- Chop hard-boiled eggs into desired sizes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine macaroni, dressing, eggs, celery, onion, peas, and spices; stir gently.
- Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with green onions and paprika, cover, and chill for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 160mg