Tuna Pasta Salad
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Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shells pasta
- 3 (5 ounce cans) solid white albacore tuna drained
- 1/2 cup minced red onion about 1/2 onion
- 4 medium celery ribs diced
- 1 cup frozen peas thawed
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup lemon juice about 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup minced fresh dill
- 1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (about 1 tablespoon salt for 4 quarts of water). Add 1 pound medium shells pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until the pasta is cooled.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, 3 (5 ounce cans) solid white albacore tuna (drained), 1/2 cup minced red onion, 4 medium celery ribs (diced), and 1 cup frozen peas (thawed).
- In a separate small mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup minced fresh dill, 1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the pasta and stir until everything is well coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 512mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 363IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
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