Tuna Pasta Salad
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Tuna Pasta Salad
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This easy to make tuna pasta salad is the perfect picnic lunch or side. Packed with tuna, vegetables & pasta, it is ready in 20 minutes!
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Ingredients
Pasta, veggies and protein
- 14 ounces tuna use 2 x 7oz cans or 3 x 5oz cans
- 3 hard boiled eggs
- 16 ounces small pasta shells
- 1 cup peas frozen
- ½ cup red onion diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 stalks celery diced
For the dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise can use more, adjust to your preference
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoons pepper
Optional
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
Instructions
Get prepped
- Open the cans of tuna, drain well. Boil the eggs and set aside to cool. Dice the eggs.
- Dice the onion, halve the cherry tomatoes and chop the celery.
Make the dressing
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the dressing according to your preference—if you like it tangier, add more lemon juice.
Cook the pasta (and peas)
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta shells according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Add the frozen peas to the boiling pasta water during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
- Drain the pasta and peas in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
Assemble the salad
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta and peas, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and celery.
- Flake the tuna into the bowl with the pasta mixture and add the chopped boiled eggs.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is well coated.
- Stir in the chopped parsley, if using.
Chill
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve
- Once chilled, give the salad a gentle stir. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Serve the salad cold, garnished with extra parsley if desired
Nutrition Information
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Calories
384kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
17g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
133mg
(44%)
Sodium
631mg
(26%)
Potassium
309mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
712IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 384 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 384kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17g | 100% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 133mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 631mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 712IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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