Tuna Pasta Salad

tuna pasta salad

Tuna fish sandwiches as a little kid was always a staple lunch item in the house. Even now, they’re an easy lunch to make. I love them on crackers too.

This recipe basically came to me when I was thinking about what to make for lunch. I knew we hadn’t had tuna fish in a while but I wanted to add more ingredients to the usual tuna fish. You always see macaroni salad drenched in mayo at the deli counter and honestly, I just never was a fan of macaroni salad. I always thought it had a weird taste. So then I thought, what if I added macaroni pasta to the tuna fish? That got me thinking of more ingredients to add so I decided that hard-boiled eggs would be a good addition. It’d add nice texture and a mild creaminess from the yolk. All the other ingredients are just from a regular tuna fish sandwich, sans bread. Jason really liked this dish and the below recipe makes a lot so you can bring it for a potluck or have it for lunch the next day or use this as a side dish to any meal. It’s pretty filling too with all the protein its got in it as well as the carbs :)

 

tuna pasta salad recipe

Magdalena - September 29, 2012 - 9:18 PM

When do you add the tuna?

Julie - September 29, 2012 - 9:34 PM

Right after step 8, before step 9. Sorry!

Magdalena - September 30, 2012 - 12:36 PM

No problem! Thank you for replying so fast…I’m making this for a potluck this afternoon. Everythings prep, except…I’m assuming I drain tuna? moist? dry? dry dry?

Julie - September 30, 2012 - 12:59 PM

Drained, still a bit moist. Not super dry. Just get the liquid out of the can.

Stacy - April 27, 2013 - 5:17 PM

I am always looking for easy lunch meals for my sweetie and I to pack. We both get tired of the typical sandwich and chips. This salad will be so good stuffed into a tomato or green pepper! mmmmmmm Almost makes we wish it was a work day!!!…..yey no.

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