The Most Amazing Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe

Tuna pasta salad is a complete meal all on its own. However, it is also the perfect side dish to complement any type of gathering. This salad has it all–delicious pasta, savory tuna, and a creamy, delicious sauce!

Can I make tuna pasta salad in advance?

Yes. This dish needs time to cool, and the longer the ingredients are together, the better they taste. Making this dish at least 1 hour ahead and up to 1 day before is recommended.

How long can I keep left overs?

Store your tuna macaroni salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Make it

The Most Amazing Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound of short pasta

• 16 ounces can solid white albacore tuna drained

• 5 large hard-boiled eggs diced

• ½ large red onion minced

• 4 ribs celery diced

• 1 cup mayonnaise

• ¼ cup red wine vinegar

• 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish

• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon pepper

Optional: Garnish with Paprika and fresh Italian Parsley

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until pasta is cooled. Drain well.

In a small mixing bowl toss onion and red wine vinegar, and set it aside.

In a large mixing bowl, toss together cooked noodles with tuna, eggs, celery, mayonnaise, relish, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.

Toss until everything is well coated. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill at least 3 hours before serving.

Enjoy! Buen Provecho!