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!
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
Step 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.
Step 2
To make the dressing: Whisk mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Step 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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 557 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat27g | 35% |
Saturated Fat4g | 22% |
Cholesterol134mg | 45% |
Sodium513mg | 22% |
Total Carbohydrate54g | 19% |
Dietary Fiber4g | 13% |
Total Sugars7g | |
Protein26g | |
Vitamin C9mg | 45% |
Calcium43mg | 3% |
Iron2mg | 10% |
Potassium297mg | 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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