Simple Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe

This unbelievably easy tuna pasta salad recipe is a crowd-pleaser at any potluck! Made with simple ingredients and ready in minutes, it's perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Feel free to customize it with your favorite additions like chopped red onion, scallions, or hard-boiled eggs. This recipe highlights the fresh, delicious taste of albacore tuna, abundant along the Pacific Coast. Get ready for rave reviews – leftovers are rare!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 550.1 kcal
Protein 47g
Rating 4.5 (63 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Simple Tuna Pasta Salad

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How to Make Simple Tuna Pasta Salad

  1. Cook 1 pound of pasta according to package directions. Drain well and set aside to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 2 (5 ounce) cans of drained tuna, 1 cup chopped celery, 1/2 cup frozen peas (thawed), and 1/4 cup mayonnaise. Mix gently.
  3. Add the cooled pasta to the tuna mixture. Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Gently fold in any optional additions such as 1/4 cup chopped red onion, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, or 1/4 cup chopped hard-boiled eggs.
  5. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to blend.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

29 g

Sugar

31g

Fat

17g

Carbs

21g