Tuna Pasta Salad
A classic and easy tuna pasta salad recipe, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick lunch.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 pound Elbow macaroni
- 5 ounce Canned tuna, drained packed in water or oil
- 0.5 cup Celery, chopped
- 0.25 cup Red onion, chopped
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon Sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, chopped celery, and chopped red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Add the cooked and cooled pasta to the bowl and toss to coat everything evenly.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
Optional additions include chopped hard-boiled eggs, fresh parsley, or a squeeze of lemon juice.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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