Picnic Tuna Pasta Salad with Peas

This cool and creamy dish is perfect for a picnic or potluck. So good!

Picnic Tuna Salad with Peas

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Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Chill:2 hours
Total Time:2 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 12-ounce package of rotini or elbow macaroni
  • 3 tablespoons sweet onion, finely minced
  • 1 ½ cup real mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoons dill pickle relish
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 ½ cups frozen peas, thawed and drained
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 2.6-ounce pouches of tuna, drained
  • 4 large hard-cooked eggs, quartered
  • 1 pinch smoked paprika, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • In a medium size kettle, cook pasta according to package directions and drain thoroughly.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the onion, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, relish, salt, and pepper thoroughly.
  • Pour over the cooled pasta and mix thoroughly.
  • Gently toss the peas, celery, tuna, and eggs.
  • Cover and chill at least two hours before serving.
Course: Main Course
Keyword: Casserole, Comfort Food, Dinner, hosting, make-ahead, picnic, potluck, Recipe
Servings: 6

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