Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad
Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad blends tender elbow macaroni with flaky tuna, sweet peas, and crisp celery in a tangy mayonnaise–relish dressing. Hard-cooked eggs add richness while a sprinkle of paprika gives a gentle warmth and color. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a make-ahead lunch, it tastes best well-chilled with balanced textures in every bite.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy 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
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 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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- 34
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 64
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring now and then, until slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water.
- 3
Combine the macaroni, peas, celery, tuna, and onion in a large bowl.
- 4
Stir in the mayonnaise, relish, salt, and pepper.
- 5
Garnish with egg wedges and a light sprinkle of paprika. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Calories 524.0 kcal High 26%
- Protein 17.87 g Good Source 36%
- Carbohydrate 49.36 g 18%
- Total Fat 28.97 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 4.53 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 115.74 mg High 39%
- Sodium 395.66 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 3.89 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 2.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.41 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 44.68 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.46 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 308.95 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 8.47 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 8.96 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin D 0.98 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canned Tuna, Celery, Green Peas, and Hard Boiled Eggs. Each serving provides about 524.0 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Canned Tuna, Celery, Green Peas, Hard-Boiled Eggs, Macaroni. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 524.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad healthy?
- Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 524.0 calories and 17.87 g of protein, or 36% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 395.66 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.53 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Celery 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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