Tuna Pasta Salad
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5
Tuna Pasta Salad
Description
This Tuna Pasta Salad combines cooked elbow macaroni with a creamy mixture of mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and either sweet or dill relish. The dressing coats the pasta for a tangy, slightly sweet flavor. Adding chopped celery and frozen green peas contributes refreshing crunch and subtle sweetness, while chunk tuna folded in last adds protein and a flaky texture.
The salad is prepared by mixing the dressing ingredients first, tossing with the drained pasta and vegetables, then gently mixing in tuna to prevent breaking it up too much. Chilling the salad for at least two hours allows flavors to meld and the texture to firm up appropriately.
This dish can be served as a cold side dish or a light main, popular for warm-weather meals or potlucks. The fresh ingredients and balanced flavors make it a comforting, satisfying salad.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons relish , sweet or dill both work well
- 1 pound elbow macaroni , cooked and drained
- 1 cup green peas , frozen
- 12 ounces chunk tuna drained, canned
- 4 talks celery , chopped
Instructions
- Mix mayonnaise, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and relish.
- Toss with pasta, celery, and peas.
- Carefully mix in tuna until coated with dressing.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 699mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 253mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 234IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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