Description
A tasty and creamy tuna pasta salad that’s easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 can (12 oz) tuna, drained
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup peas, frozen
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions.
- Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, mix the tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, and peas.
- Add the cooled macaroni to the mixture.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Add chopped pickles for extra flavor.
- This salad can be made a day ahead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad, Tuna Salad, Pasta Salad