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tuna pasta salad
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Easy Tuna Pasta Salad

This easy and simple cold Tuna Pasta Salad can be done ahead of time and is perfect as a side or a stand-alone meal for parties, potlucks, and picnics.  
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: tuna pasta salad
Servings: 4
Calories: 644kcal
Author: Bebs

Ingredients

  • 0.5 pound fusilli pasta
  • 1 can tuna chunk in water (7 Oz. /198 g)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 small carrot - grated
  • 1 stalk celery - chopped
  • 1 big red onion - finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons pickle relish
  • salt
  • ground pepper
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Instructions

  • Cook fusilli according to package directions. Drain water and rinse to let it cool down.  Can be done ahead and refrigerated.
  • In a big salad bowl, toss together the pasta, mayonnaise, tuna, carrots, celery and red onions. Add some pickle relish if desired.
  • Season with salt and fresh ground pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 644kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 603mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2215IU | Vitamin C: 1.1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1.7mg