Tuna Pasta Salad

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This tuna pasta salad is colorful and full of bright flavors. It's easy to make with ingredients you probably already have. Everyone loves it!

Submitted by Matthew Francis
Updated on March 15, 2023
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package cavatappi (corkscrew macaroni)

  • 1 cup mayonnaise

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • ½ tablespoon garlic powder

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 (8 ounce) cans tuna, drained

  • 3 stalks celery, sliced

  • 1 red onion, diced

  • 1 cup peas

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

  • ½ cup chopped green olives

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste

  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, halved

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.

  2. To make the dressing: Whisk mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl. Set aside.

  3. Stir tuna, celery, onion, peas, parsley, olives, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice into pasta. Pour dressing over salad, toss until coated, and add hard-boiled eggs on top.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

557 Calories
27g Fat
54g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 557
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 35%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 134mg 45%
Sodium 513mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 54g 19%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 26g 53%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 297mg 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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