Description
Tuna Pasta Salad is the ultimate picnic side dish, blending creamy goodness with fresh ingredients for a delightful experience. This quick and easy recipe features tender elbow noodles, savory tuna, crisp red onions, and sweet peas all tossed in a rich dressing made from mayonnaise and seasonings. Perfect for summer barbecues, family gatherings, or a satisfying lunch at home, this Tuna Pasta Salad is not just delicious but also nutritious. With its appealing texture and vibrant flavors, it’s sure to please everyone at your table. Make it ahead of time to let the flavors meld together for an even tastier dish. Enjoy it on its own or pair with crunchy veggies or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz elbow noodles
- 3 (4 oz) cans tuna in water
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup milk
- Seasoning salt
- Sugar
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Cook elbow noodles in salted water for about 15 minutes until al dente. Strain and cool under running water.
- In a large bowl, combine drained tuna, chopped eggs, diced red onion, and defrosted peas.
- Add cooled pasta to the mixture and stir well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, milk, seasoning salt, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour dressing over pasta mixture and stir to coat evenly.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 140mg