Description
Tuna Pasta Salad is a creamy, hearty dish that combines tender elbow noodles with protein-packed tuna, hard-boiled eggs, and a medley of fresh flavors. This delightful salad features a rich dressing made from mayonnaise and milk, ensuring that each bite is satisfyingly smooth. Perfect for summer picnics, family gatherings, or casual dinners, Tuna Pasta Salad is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to be enjoyed as a side or main course. Customize it with your favorite veggies or herbs to suit your taste! With minimal prep and cooking time, this dish will quickly become a go-to recipe in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 16 oz elbow noodles
- 3 cans (4 oz each) tuna in water
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1.5 cups mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Cook elbow noodles in salted water until al dente (about 15 minutes). Drain and cool under running water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine drained tuna, chopped hard-boiled eggs, diced red onion, and defrosted peas.
- Add cooled pasta to the bowl and mix gently.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, milk, seasoning salt, sugar, salt & pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir to coat evenly.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider incorporating diced celery or bell peppers. To lighten the dish, swap half of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt. Garnish with fresh parsley or dill for an aromatic finish.