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Easy Tuna Mac Salad
Canned tuna, cooked pasta, peas, and mayo come together in 15 minutes—no cooking required beyond boiling water. Perfect weeknight lunch or light dinner.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 28g

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Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente, about 8 minutes.
Step 2
Drain pasta and rinse under cold water until cool.
Step 3
Stir together cooled pasta, drained tuna, frozen peas, and mayonnaise in a large bowl.
Step 4
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5
Chill for 10 minutes or serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- colander
- large bowl
- spoon
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