Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad

Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad is hearty, flavorful, and makes a great side
dish or light meal. Perfect for parties, potlucks or picnics and is sure to
be a crowd favorite.

Prep Time Cook Time Total Time

20 mins 10 mins 30 mins

5 from 1 vote
Course: Side Dish Cuisine: Global
Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 218kcal
Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients
1 cup uncooked fusilli pasta
1 can (6.35 ounces) tuna, drained well
1/4 cup gherkins pickles, chopped
1/4 cup red bell peppers, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/2 red onion, peeled and chopped
1 hard-boiled egg, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 tablespoon pickle juice
salt and pepper

Instructions
1. In a pot of boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
2. Using a colander, drain pasta and rinse well. Let cool completely.
3. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta (about 4 cups), tuna, gherkins pickles, red bell
peppers, celery, red onions, hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, and pickle juice.
4. Gently stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve cold.

Nutrition
Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol:
68mg | Sodium: 322mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C:
13mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg