Anya’s Amazing Classic Tuna Pasta Salad
A simple and satisfying classic tuna pasta salad, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light meal. It’s a crowd-pleasing dish that’s easy to make and always a hit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta, cooked and cooled
- 2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna, drained
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, drained tuna, mayonnaise, chopped celery, chopped red onion, chopped parsley, and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Stir everything together until well combined.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for half of the mayonnaise for a lighter version.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas, corn, or diced bell peppers.
- For a bit of crunch, add a handful of chopped pickles or olives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Find it online: https://savorsensations.com/classic-tuna-pasta-salad/
