Description
This Easy Tuna Pasta Salad is a simple, refreshing dish made with pasta, tuna, and vegetables, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
12 ounces small pasta, such as elbow macaroni, rotini, or small shells
3 cans (5-ounce each) tuna in water, drained well
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 cup celery, finely chopped
½ cup red onion, finely diced
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente
- Rinse and Cool Pasta: Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water until cool
- Prepare Other Ingredients: Flake the drained tuna, chop the celery, red onion, and parsley
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, tuna, peas, celery, onion, and parsley
- Add Dressing and Seasoning: Stir in mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper
- Mix Thoroughly: Fold all ingredients together until well combined
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving
Notes
Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg