Tuna And Egg Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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8 oz pasta - i prefer a penne
1 hardboiled egg - well chopped
1 can tuna in water, drained
1 cup defrosted frozen peas (optional)
for dressing
2 tbsp pickle juice
2 tbsp dried onions
2 tbsp yellow mustard
1/3 cup light sour cream
1/4-1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp dried dill
1 tsp hot sauce
1 tsp paprika
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Begin with bringing water to boil to cook pasta
Make dressing for pasta by adding the pickle juice, dried onions, yellow mustard, sour cream, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, chili powder, dill, hot sauce, and paprika to a bowl and mix well. set aside
When water boils add a generous amount of salt and add pasta.
Cook until just al dente.
Drain and toss with cold water until pasta is chilled and has stopped cooking.
Add pasta, egg, tuna and peas (if using) to dressing and mix to combine being careful not to break pasta. season with salt and pepper to taste. if the salad is too dry add additional mayonnaise 1 tbs at a time to your desired creaminess is reached.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (preferably a couple of hours). serve chilled.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	19.27 Kcal (81 kJ)
Calories from fat	8.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.99g	2%
Cholesterol	5.74mg	2%
Sodium	98.63mg	4%
Potassium	20.54mg	0%
Total Carbs	1.36g	0%
Sugars	0.23g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.3g	1%
Protein	1.16g	2%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	5.6mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	126.12 Kcal (528 kJ)
Calories from fat	58.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.47g	2%
Cholesterol	37.6mg	2%
Sodium	645.59mg	4%
Potassium	134.47mg	0%
Total Carbs	8.92g	0%
Sugars	1.48g	1%
Dietary Fiber	1.98g	1%
Protein	7.59g	2%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	0%
Iron	0.9mg	1%
Calcium	36.6mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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