Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Tuna Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked dried cavatappi pasta*; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup finely chopped celery; 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion; 1 (5-ounce) can albacore tuna in water, drained; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; Salt, if desired; Pepper, if desired; 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; 2 Land O Lakes Eggs, hard-cooked, cooled, peeled, chopped; Lettuce leaves, if desired

Servings: persons

3 cups uncooked dried cavatappi pasta*
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1 (5-ounce) can albacore tuna in water, drained
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt, if desired
Pepper, if desired
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 Land O Lakes Eggs, hard-cooked, cooled, peeled, chopped
Lettuce leaves, if desired

1
Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water.
2
Drain.
3
Combine cooked pasta and all remaining ingredients except Cheddar cheese and eggs in bowl; mix well.
4
Gently stir in Cheddar cheese and eggs.
5
Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors.
6
Serve cold.
7
Place over lettuce leaves, if desired.
8
*Substitute bowtie or shell pasta.

1181

kcal

Calories

Fat

139

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups uncooked dried cavatappi pasta*, 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup finely chopped celery, 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion, and more.

Yes, Tuna Pasta Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Tuna Pasta Salad

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