Description
Tuna Pasta Salad is the ultimate creamy side dish that brings together a delightful mix of elbow noodles, tender tuna, vibrant peas, and hard-boiled eggs, all enveloped in a luscious dressing. Perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or casual family dinners, this salad combines simplicity with flavor and nutrition. With minimal preparation time and the ability to serve as either a main course or a side dish, it’s an easy choice for busy days. Plus, its kid-friendly appeal makes it a favorite among children. Prepare this refreshing dish ahead of time to let the flavors meld beautifully, ensuring every bite is filled with taste and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz elbow noodles
- 3 (4 oz) cans tuna in water
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tsp seasoning salt
- 3–4 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Cook elbow noodles in salted boiling water until al dente (about 15 minutes). Drain and rinse under cool water.
- In a large bowl, combine drained tuna, chopped eggs, diced onion, and defrosted peas.
- Add cooled pasta to the mixture and stir well.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk mayo, milk, seasoning salt, sugar, salt & pepper together until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 130mg