Description
Indulge in the creamy comfort of Tuna Pasta Salad, a delightful dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re planning a picnic, a potluck, or looking for a quick weeknight dinner, this salad offers a satisfying blend of flavors and textures. Made with pantry staples like tuna and pasta, it’s budget-friendly and easy to prepare in just 5 minutes. The rich, mayonnaise-based dressing complements fresh ingredients like hard-boiled eggs and peas, creating a refreshing taste that everyone will enjoy. Plus, it’s versatile enough to be served as a side dish or main course and can be made ahead of time for maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz elbow noodles (cooked)
- 3 (4 oz) cans tuna in water (drained)
- 4 hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
- 1 cup frozen peas (defrosted)
- 1/2 cup red onion (diced)
- 1.5 cups mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tsp seasoning salt
- 3–4 tbsp sugar
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente (about 15 minutes). Drain and cool with running water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine drained tuna, chopped eggs, diced onion, and peas.
- Add cooled pasta to the mixture and gently stir to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk mayo, milk, seasoning salt, sugar, salt & pepper until smooth.
- Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and stir gently until evenly coated.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg