Evacuation Tuna & Pasta Salad
Evacuation Tuna & Pasta Salad is a make-ahead, travel-friendly dish with tender rotelle, flaky tuna, and crunchy celery, all tossed in a bright lemon-mayo dressing. Roasted red peppers add sweetness, lima beans bring hearty texture, and chopped eggs and Cheddar make it extra satisfying. Great for lunch boxes, potlucks, or a chilled all-in-one meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Evacuation Tuna & Pasta Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 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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- 24
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 50
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly firm; drain and let cool.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, eggs, tuna Cheddar cheese, celery, onion, roasted red pepper, and lima beans. Whisk the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and paprika together. Season with salt. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Calories 538.74 kcal High 27%
- Protein 26.79 g Good Source 54%
- Carbohydrate 55.23 g 20%
- Total Fat 23.74 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 6.11 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 122.92 mg High 41%
- Sodium 514.04 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 5.11 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 3.79 g --
- Added Sugars 0.21 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 167.37 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 3.48 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 373.42 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 27.03 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 4.82 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 1.24 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
About This Recipe
Evacuation Tuna & Pasta Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canned Tuna, Celery, Diced Yellow Onion, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 538.74 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Evacuation Tuna & Pasta Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Evacuation Tuna & Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Canned Tuna, Celery, Diced Yellow Onion, Eggs, Lemon. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Evacuation Tuna & Pasta Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 538.74 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Evacuation Tuna & Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Evacuation Tuna & Pasta Salad healthy?
- Evacuation Tuna & Pasta Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 538.74 calories and 26.79 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 514.04 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.11 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Celery, 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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