Creamy Tuna Cavatappi Pasta Salad
Creamy Tuna Cavatappi Pasta Salad combines tender corkscrew pasta with flaky tuna, crisp celery, sweet peas, and briny green olives in a tangy lemon-mayo dressing kissed with honey. The mix of textures and bright, balanced flavors makes it a refreshing choice for picnics, potlucks, or make-ahead lunches. Serve chilled with halved hard-boiled eggs and a sprinkle of parsley for a satisfying, classic bite.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Tuna Cavatappi Pasta Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 64
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the pasta at a boil until slightly firm, 9 to 10 minutes. Drain and move it to a large bowl.
- 2
For the dressing: Whisk the mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- 3
Stir the tuna, celery, onion, peas, parsley, olives, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice into the pasta. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss until coated, and place the hard-boiled eggs on top.
- Calories 528.72 kcal High 26%
- Protein 26.19 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 52.73 g 19%
- Total Fat 24.84 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 4.03 g High 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 119.58 mg High 40%
- Sodium 583.33 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 3.52 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 5.68 g --
- Added Sugars 0.28 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 40.97 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.52 mg Moderate 20%
- Potassium 390.2 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 16.33 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 8.64 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin D 1.52 mcg Low Source 8%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Tuna Cavatappi Pasta Salad is made with 13 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canned Tuna, Celery, Fresh Parsley, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 528.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Tuna Cavatappi Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Canned Tuna, Celery, Fresh Parsley, Garlic Powder, Green Olives. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Tuna Cavatappi Pasta Salad?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 528.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Tuna Cavatappi Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Creamy Tuna Cavatappi Pasta Salad healthy?
- Creamy Tuna Cavatappi Pasta Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 528.72 calories and 26.19 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 583.33 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.03 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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