Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta Base
01 -
340 g macaroni
→ Seafood
02 -
3 cans (142 g each) tuna in water, drained thoroughly
→ Vegetables
03 -
2 celery sticks, finely diced
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60 ml red onion, finely diced
05 -
100 g frozen peas, thawed
→ Eggs
06 -
4 hard-boiled eggs, diced
→ Dressing
07 -
180 ml mayonnaise
08 -
60 ml yellow mustard
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60 ml sweet relish
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15 ml lemon juice
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15 ml white vinegar
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1.25 ml celery salt
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3.5 ml garlic salt
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2.5 ml table salt
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2.5 ml ground black pepper
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1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
→ Optional Garnishes
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Pinch paprika
18 -
Diced green onions
# Instructions:
01 -
Combine mayonnaise, yellow mustard, sweet relish, lemon juice, white vinegar, celery salt, garlic salt, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth. Cover and refrigerate to chill.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until just al dente, approximately 7 minutes or according to package instructions.
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Drain macaroni in a colander and rinse thoroughly under cold running water until completely cooled. Allow to drain well; spread pasta on a clean towel to remove excess moisture.
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Peel and dice the hard-boiled eggs to preferred size, reserving some pieces for garnish if desired.
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In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled macaroni, drained tuna, diced celery, red onion, peas, and diced eggs. Pour chilled dressing over the mixture. Using a silicone spatula, fold gently until everything is evenly coated.
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Transfer mixture to a clean serving dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavours to develop and pasta to absorb the dressing.
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Just before serving, garnish with reserved egg pieces, paprika, and diced green onions. Serve cold.
# Notes:
01 -
Ensure the tuna is drained thoroughly to prevent excess moisture in the salad.
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Older eggs are easier to peel; add 2.5 ml baking soda to boiling water if using fresh eggs.
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Salad can be prepared a day ahead; garnish just before serving and stir to redistribute dressing.