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Tuna Pasta Salad with Peas and Creamy Mayo

Tuna Pasta Salad with Peas and Creamy Mayo That Delights

Quick and satisfying Tuna Pasta Salad with Peas and Creamy Mayo perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz short pasta (elbow macaroni or rotini)
  • 1 can canned tuna drained
  • 1 cup peas fresh or frozen
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/4 cup fresh herbs (dill or parsley)
  • 1 cup bell peppers diced
  • 1/2 cup red onions finely chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water. Once it reaches a rolling boil, add your pasta of choice, such as elbow macaroni or rotini. Cook the pasta for about 8-10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain the pasta in a colander and let it cool to room temperature.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled pasta, 1 can of drained tuna, and a cup of peas—fresh or frozen. Use a spatula to gently fold these ingredients together, making sure the tuna is flaked well.
  3. Add a generous amount of mayonnaise along with salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything together until the pasta, tuna, and peas are thoroughly coated with the creamy dressing.
  4. For a refreshing finish, cover your Tuna Pasta Salad with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies, and store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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