Tuna and Macaroni Salad

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This tuna pasta salad recipe is a family favorite throughout the year. I like to make this the night before, refrigerate, and let the flavors blend together. Serve it over lettuce or as a side dish.

Submitted by Beth Urban
Updated on June 23, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package bow tie pasta

  • 1 cup frozen peas

  • 2 (6 ounce) cans flaked tuna, drained

  • 1 cup diced celery

  • ½ cup chopped green onions

  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh dill

  • ¼ cup grated carrot

  • 1 cup mayonnaise

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, or more to taste

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until almost tender, about 10 minutes. Add peas and continue cooking for 2 minutes. Drain pasta and peas and chill quickly by rinsing with cold water.

  2. Transfer pasta and peas to a large bowl. Mix in tuna, celery, green onion, dill, and carrot until well blended.

  3. Mix mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Blend into macaroni mixture.

Recipe Tip

You can use regular or light mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

420 Calories
23g Fat
36g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 420
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 30%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 283mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 18g 36%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 288mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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