cold tuna salad with pasta

How To Make cold tuna salad with pasta

• 1

  Boil pasta and rinse in cold water.
• 2

  Drain cans of tuna and place in bowl with lid.
• 3

  Combine the two: pasta and tuna.
• 4

  Re-hydrate minced onion flakes with 2 T. warm water.
• 5

  While onion is re-hydrating, place frozen peas in a microwave safe bowl with 1/3 c. water. Cover and microwave for 3 minutes. Rinse peas in cold water and add to pasta and tuna mixture.
• 6

  Add the shredded cheese.
• 7

  Strain any excess liquid off the onion and add along with the black pepper to mixture.
• 8

  Add mayonnaise last and stir thoroughly. Cover and let chill in refrigerator. Makes 5 generous 1/2 cup servings.
• 9

  I will usually scoop a 1/2 cup onto a large lettuce leaf, but it is also good served with crackers.
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