A plate of tuna pasta salad

Tuna Pasta Salad

Maine SNAP-Ed

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups Macaroni
  • 10 ounces Canned Tuna
  • ½ cup Zucchini Chopped
  • ¼ cup Carrots Sliced
  • cup Onion Diced
  • ¼ cup Mayonnaise Light

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Strainer
  • Medium Mixing Bowl

Instructions

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain the cooking liquid and cool.
  • Drain tuna or salmon.
  • Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
  • Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Try whole wheat pasta to include whole grains.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Tuna Pasta Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
378
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
36
mg
12
%
Sodium
 
285
mg
12
%
Potassium
 
355
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
42
g
14
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
24
g
48
%
Vitamin A
 
1425
IU
29
%
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
36
mg
4
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Canned Tuna, Carrots, Macaroni, Mayonnaise, Onion, Zucchini