Tuna Pasta Salad
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Tuna Pasta Salad
Description
Tuna Pasta Salad is prepared with small shell pasta cooked al dente and cooled before adding a mixture of canned albacore tuna, finely chopped celery, diced red onion, thawed peas, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and dried dill weed. The combination creates a creamy yet textured salad where tender pasta and moist tuna contrast with crunchy vegetables and a mildly tangy dressing. The inclusion of lemon juice and dill adds brightness and herbaceous notes to the rich mayonnaise base.
The recipe suggests refrigerating the salad for at least an hour before serving, allowing the flavors to develop and meld, which enhances the overall balance. It’s suitable for preparing ahead of time and keeps well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three to four days. When storing and serving, the salad should remain chilled to maintain freshness and safety due to its mayo base.
This salad pairs well as a light main dish during warmer months or as a side dish accompanying grilled meats or sandwiches. Adjusting the mayonnaise and lemon juice before serving can refresh the dressing if the salad dries out slightly after refrigeration.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces small shell pasta or favorite small pasta
- 12 ounces albacore white tuna packed in water, drained, canned
- 4 celery ribs finely chopped
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- 2 cup peas thawed, frozen
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- ½ teaspoon dried dill weed
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package instructions, until al dente, drain water off pasta and rinse under cold water.
- While pasta is cooking combine the rest of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Add rinsed pasta to bowl and stir to combine.
- Refrigerate pasta salad for at least an hour before stirring.
Notes
- Prepare the salad at least an hour in advance to allow the flavors to meld.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Keep the salad chilled until serving to maintain freshness and safety.
- If the salad seems dry after sitting, add a bit more lemon juice and mayonnaise before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 662 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 662kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 26g | 153% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 601mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 318mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 351IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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