Classic Tuna Pasta Salad with Peas
Looking for a budget friendly meatless meal that features tuna fish? Made with mayo, fresh, veggies, and peas this Classic Tuna Pasta Salad with Peas is a family friendly meal that everyone will love.
Servings: 10
Calories: 340cal
Cost: $3
Ingredients
- 6 oz tuna drained
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 16 oz macaroni pasta
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 medium cucumber diced
- 8 oz cherry tomatoes halved
- 16 oz green peas canned, drain water
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Dice cucumber into small piece and half your cherry tomatoes.
- Boil macaroni pasta until al dente. When it is done, run the pasta through cold water; drain.
- Add pasta, peas, cucumbers, and tomatoes to bowl.
- Add mayo, salt, pepper, cheese, and lemon juice.
- Add drained tuna fish to the bowl.
- Mix all together until creamy, cover, and then place it in the fridge to chill for at lest 2 hours.
- Serve with a side of bread, or alone. This also is perfect for lunch box meals because it requires no microwave.
Notes
Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container and consume within 3 days for best taste.
You can swap the tuna for mini canned shrimp or salmon.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 340cal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 338mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 574IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 2mg