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Tuna Pasta Salad
This recipe is like my grandmother's tuna pasta salad with fresh, crunchy veggies, pickle relish and a squeeze of lemon. It's Not too mayonnaisey and great for simple weeknight dinners.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 434 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ pound small pasta, cooked such as ditalini, elbow macaroni, mini bowties, etc.
- ½ cup finely diced celery from 2-3 stalks, reserve leaves
- ½ cup green bell pepper finely diced
- ½ cup sweet onion finely diced
- ⅓ cup pickle relish can use sweet or dill
- ½ cup mayonnaise we like Duke's or Hellman's
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon Fresh cracked pepper
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 7 ounce cans albacore tuna packed in water drained (I prefer Kirkland brand from Costco)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, optional
- 1 tablespoon reserved celery leaves chopped, optional
- 2 teaspoons fresh dill chopped, optional
Instructions
- Cook the pasta 30 seconds to 1 minute past al dente based on package instructions). Pour cooked pasta through a colander and run cold water over the pasta to stop the cooking and cool it immediately. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the celery, onion, bell pepper, pickle relish, mayonnaise, salt, pepper and lemon juice in a large bowl and mix to combine.
- Drain the tuna well and add it to the vegetable mixture. Use a fork to break apart the larger chunks of tuna and stir well to combine and further break down the tuna into smaller bits.
- Add the cooled drained pasta and toss gently to combine. Add the fresh herbs and mix until evenly distributed. Serve immediately or chill for several hours or overnight. Can be served chilled or cool as a main course, or side dish.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
434kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
709mg
(30%)
Potassium
243mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
430IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 434
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 434kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 709mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 243mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 430IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.