Amazing Classic Tuna Pasta Salad: 15 Minute Meal
A classic tuna pasta salad recipe featuring tender pasta, flaky tuna, creamy mayonnaise, and fresh vegetables, perfect as a chilled side dish for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (such as rotini or elbow macaroni)
- 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna, drained
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped sweet pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, drained tuna, mayonnaise, chopped celery, chopped red onion, and sweet pickle relish.
- Add the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For added crunch, you can include chopped bell peppers or peas.
- Adjust mayonnaise and lemon juice to your preference.
- Ensure pasta is completely cooled before mixing to prevent the mayonnaise from thinning out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: Approximately 350-400
- Sugar: Approximately 5g
- Sodium: Approximately 500mg
- Fat: Approximately 20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 30g
- Fiber: Approximately 2g
- Protein: Approximately 15g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 40mg
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