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Tuna pasta salad in a platter
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4.80 from 15 votes

Tuna Pasta Salad

Creamy and delicious, this Tuna Pasta Salad is so easy to make and ready in only 20 minutes. Made with everyday ingredients, it's a great side dish to serve with all your favorite mains.
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Dominican, Latin
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 146kcal
Author: Vanessa

Ingredients

  • 1 lb box Rotini or Penne pasta
  • 12 oz tuna, 3 cans of 4 oz
  • 5 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 3/4 cup corn
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon green onion, thinly chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to box instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, mix the pasta with the rest of the ingredients and combine well.
  • Top with green onion to garnish and serve.

Notes

  • Take care not to overcook or undercook the pasta. Ideally it should be al dente when you drain it.
  • Let the pasta cool before mixing it with the mayonnaise. If you add the mayo when the pasta is hot, it can separate and become oily.
  • I prefer the flavor of full fat mayo, but you can use reduced fat to cut down on calories.

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 395mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 528IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg