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Bowl of tuna pasta salad with peas and light mayo showing rotini pasta, green peas, and tuna flakes.

Tuna Pasta Salad with Peas and Light Mayo

A simple and refreshing pasta salad with tuna, peas, and light mayonnaise.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz pasta elbow or rotini
  • 1 can tuna drained
  • 1 cup frozen peas thawed
  • 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, tuna, peas, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 18gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add diced celery or red onion.

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