Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe
This creamy, classic Tuna Pasta Salad is made with shell noodles, peas, tuna, celery, and mayonnaise. It’s quick and easy to make, flavorful, filling, and perfect for summer BBQs, potlucks, and simple dinners.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 402kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta shells
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt - plus more to taste
- 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna - packed in water, drained
- 1 rib celery - diced
- 1 cup frozen peas - thawed
- ½ small red onion - minced
Instructions
- Boil the pasta according to package instructions then drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Add the drained tuna, diced celery, peas, and red onion to the bowl with the dressing and mix well to combine. For best results, wair to toss the cooked pasta in with the dressing until just before serving. Season with black pepper and additional salt to taste.
Notes
Keep leftovers stored in an airtight container. For best results, enjoy within 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 512mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg
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