Easy Tuna Pasta Salad

Name: Easy Tuna Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (7 ounces) small pasta shells; 1-1/2 cups chopped celery; 1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed; 1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained; 1 tablespoon chopped onion; 1 cup fat-free mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon salt

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Pasta shells, tuna and veggies make this a satisfying lunch salad or even a light supper. It's convenient to prepare ahead of time and store in the refrigerator.—Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 package (7 ounces) small pasta shells
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, celery, tuna, green pepper, peas, pimientos and onion. Combine the mayonnaise and salt; fold into salad. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 225 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 800mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable.