5 from 12 votes
Tuna Pasta Salad
Tuna Pasta Salad mixes elbow macaroni with mayo-based dressing, lemon juice, relish, celery, and green peas. The creamy, tangy salad has tender pasta and chunky tuna, with fresh crunch from celery and sweetness from peas. It’s a chilled dish suited for picnic side or light meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
10
Servings
Calories:
322 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Lunch
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322
% 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.