Garden Tuna Pasta Salad

This delicious pasta salad tastes great and is full of vegetables. Substitute canned shrimp in place of canned tuna to change it up a bit.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 405 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 (6 ounce) can water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.75 cup mayonnaise
• 1.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup shredded carrot
• 0.5 cup ranch dressing
• 0.66666668653488 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
• 0.66666668653488 cup chopped celery
• 0.25 cup sliced radishes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, combine tuna, bell pepper, celery, carrot, radishes, green onions, and parsley in a large bowl.

Step 3

Drain macaroni and rinse in cold water. Drain again and add to the bowl with the tuna mixture.

Step 4

Combine mayonnaise, ranch dressing, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.