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.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Add the drained tuna to the bowl, breaking it into small chunks with a fork.

Step 4

Fold in the diced celery, red onion, thawed peas, and chopped parsley. Mix until evenly combined.

Step 5

Add the cooled egg noodles to the bowl, gently tossing everything together to coat the noodles in the dressing.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if desired.

Step 7

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Serve chilled. Optionally, garnish with additional parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	994.7 grams (994.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2537

Total Fat 201.90g	259%
Saturated Fat 32.40g	162%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 379mg	126%
Sodium 2063mg	90%
Total Carbohydrate 149.70g	54%
Dietary Fiber 15.50g	55%
Total Sugars 24.00g
Protein 41.10g	82%

Vitamin D 46IU	228%
Calcium 301mg	23%
Iron 8mg	43%
Potassium 1106mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.4%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 23.2%