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Tuna Pasta Salad

Chilled pasta tossed with tuna, mayo, and crunchy celery.

Serves 4 easy 10 min prep · 15 min cook american Priced at Food 4 Less - Hammond Shopping Center

$24.54 estimated ingredients

Ingredients

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How to prepare

About this recipe

Tuna Pasta Salad is a chilled picnic-style lunch: al dente pasta tossed with flaky tuna, crunchy celery, and creamy mayo. This american recipe serves 4 and is rated easy difficulty. Plan about 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.

What you will need ready

  • 8 oz pasta
  • 2 can tuna
  • 0.5 cup mayo
  • 2 stalk celery
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp pepper (optional)

Step-by-step

  1. Boil salted water. Cook 8 oz pasta al dente; drain and rinse briefly under cold water.
  2. Spread pasta on a tray to cool completely.
  3. Drain 2 can tuna and flake into a large bowl.
  4. Dice 2 stalk celery small.
  5. Add pasta, celery, 0.5 cup mayo, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp pepper; toss well.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning—cold dishes need a bit more salt.
  7. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes.
  8. Toss again before serving; add mayo if dry.
  9. Serve chilled.
  10. Pack in airtight containers for lunches.

Serving

Serve with fruit. Keeps refrigerated up to 3 days.

Cook tips

  • Cool pasta completely before mixing.
  • Dry celery well.
  • Al dente pasta holds up after chilling.
  • Lemon brightens flavor if added.