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Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad
This Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad with Pineapple is one of my favorite lunches to make when I need to throw something together quickly from the pantry. Aldente penne noodles are tossed with flaked tuna, pineapple, crunchy celery, and creamy American cheese. Everything is then tossed in a super light mayo-based dressing that won't weigh you down.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 medium
Calories: 491 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb penne pasta
- 20 oz can pineapple chunks in 100% juice
- 1/2 cup light Mayo
- 1 tsp salt
- pinch freshly cracked black pepper
- 12 oz canned tuna, drained
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 8 oz block American cheese (from the butcher counter), cut into cubes
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Season with salt. It should taste as salty as the sea. Add pasta and cook until aldente.
- While the pasta cooks, whisk mayo, 1/4 cup of the pineapple juice, salt, and pepper together.
- When the pasta is done cooking, drain and cool under cold water. When the pasta is cool, add to the dressing along with the pineapple, tuna, celery, and red onion. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
491kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
1303mg
(54%)
Potassium
381mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
457IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
45mg
(50%)
Calcium
429mg
(43%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6medium
Amount Per Serving
Calories 491
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 491kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 1303mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 381mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 457IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 429mg | 43% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.