Tuna Pasta Salad
This Tuna Pasta Salad is one of those go-to recipes that works for just about everything, from an easy lunch to a summer picnic side dish.
Servings 8
Calories 494kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Salad
- 16 oz box elbow macaroni cooked
- 3 cans tuna drained
- 1.5 cups tomatoes seeded and diced
- ½ cup celery thinly sliced
- ½ cup red onion diced
- 1 cup frozen green peas thawed
- ½ cup fresh dill chopped (plus extra for garnish, optional)
Dressing
- 1.5 cups mayo
- 2 Tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoons celery salt
- ½ teaspoons black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, then rinse with cold water and drain well. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, tuna, tomatoes, celery, red onion, peas, and fresh dill.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is well coated. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with extra dill or fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 653mg | Potassium: 414mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1020IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg