Tuna Noodle Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly creamy, this Tuna Noodle Salad is the ultimate comfort dish perfect for picnics, potlucks, or quick weeknight dinners. Featuring tender egg noodles and chunks of protein-packed canned tuna, this recipe is elevated with a tangy, velvety dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, and a splash of lemon juice. Crisp celery, red onion, and vibrant peas add texture and bursts of flavor, while fresh parsley provides a herbaceous finish. Ready in just 25 minutes with minimal prep, this chilled salad is an easy make-ahead option that’s sure to impress. Serve it as a light main dish or alongside your favorite sides for a complete meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Egg noodles
- 2 cans Canned tuna (in water, drained)
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 stalks Celery (finely diced)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (finely diced)
- 1 cup Frozen peas (thawed)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Add the drained tuna to the bowl, breaking it into small chunks with a fork.
Fold in the diced celery, red onion, thawed peas, and chopped parsley. Mix until evenly combined.
Add the cooled egg noodles to the bowl, gently tossing everything together to coat the noodles in the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if desired.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled. Optionally, garnish with additional parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2537 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 201.9 g | 259% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.4 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 379 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 2063 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 149.7 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.0 g | ||
| Protein | 41.1 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 301 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1106 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
