How to Make Pesto Tuna Salad Recipe

Easy Tuna Pasta Salad

Whisk well to combine and emulsify.

Recipe Summary Easy Tuna Pasta Salad

A simple tuna pasta salad with bright flavors.

Ingredients | Pesto Tuna Salad Recipe

1 (16 ounce) package cavatappi (corkscrew macaroni)

1 cup mayonnaise

3 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons honey

½ tablespoon garlic powder

salt and ground black pepper to taste

2 (8 ounce) cans tuna, drained

3 stalks celery, sliced

1 red onion, diced

1 cup peas

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

½ cup chopped green olives

1 teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste

4 hard-boiled eggs, halved

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook cavatappi at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.

Whisk mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for dressing together in a medium bowl. Set aside.

Stir tuna, celery, onion, peas, parsley, olives, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice into pasta. Pour dressing over salad, toss until coated, and add hard-boiled eggs on top. Serve.

Info | Pesto Tuna Salad Recipe

prep: 20 mins cook: 15 mins total: 35 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings

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