Description
A comforting, easy-to-make pasta salad featuring flaky tuna, sweet peas, and crisp vegetables. Perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings, this no-fuss dish combines protein and heartiness in every bite.
Ingredients
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and cooled
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and cool thoroughly.
In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, tuna, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, peas, corn, hard-boiled eggs, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
Chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Optional: Garnish with paprika or fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Adjust mayonnaise quantity to desired creaminess.
Use any pasta shape you prefer.
For extra flavor, add a splash of lemon juice or paprika.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American (Grandma-style)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg