Tuna Macaroni Salad with Green Peas - Grumpy's Honeybunch

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Side view of a bowl of Tuna Macaroni Salad garnished with quartered hard boiled eggs.

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Tuna Macaroni Salad with Green Peas

A creamy, classic Tuna Macaroni Salad made with elbow pasta, flaky tuna, and sweet green peas. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or an easy lunch!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Macaroni Salad with Tuna and Peas, Tuna Macaroni Salad

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 375kcal

Author Shelby Law Ruttan

Equipment

Large pot (for cooking pasta)
colander (for draining)
mixing bowl
Spoon
Measuring cups & spoons

Ingredients

2 cups dried elbow macaroni , cooked according to package and cooled
4 ounces white tuna fish , drained and flaked.
2 large hard boiled eggs
1 cup frozen peas , thawed and drained
¼ cup diced red onion
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika optional

Instructions

Add the cooked elbow macaroni, tunafish, peas, and red onion to a large mixing bowl. Toss to combine.
Add the mayonnaise and cayenne pepper to the macaroni salad mixture and stir to coat.
Arrange quarted hard boiled eggs over the top of the macaroni salad. Sprinkle with paprika (if using). Refrigerate until ready to consume.

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 251IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 27g

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