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EASY TUNA NOODLE SALAD FOR UNDER $5

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Tuna Noodle Salad

Cultural Context

Tuna Noodle Salad is a classic American dish that emerged in the mid-20th century, often served at picnics and potlucks. It combines pantry staples like canned tuna and egg noodles with a creamy dressing, making it a convenient and satisfying meal. Today, variations abound, with many adding vegetables or using different dressings to suit personal tastes.

AmericanUSmain
20 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
8 oz elbow noodles
2 cans (5 oz each) tuna
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup mayonnaise
1 medium onion, diced
1 cup frozen sweet peas
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Boil water in a pot on high heat.

2

Add salt to the boiling water to season it.

3

Add 2 cups of elbow noodles to the boiling salted water.

4

Cook the noodles according to the package instructions, keeping an eye on them.

5

While the water is boiling, microwave 1 cup of frozen sweet peas with a splash of water for about 2 minutes, checking and stirring after 1 minute.

6

Chop a large stick of celery into small chunks.

7

Dice about 3/4 of a medium yellow onion, removing any mold and using a technique to create small cubes.

8

Combine the cooked noodles, sweet peas, chopped celery, and diced onion in a mixing bowl.

9

Add mayonnaise to the mixture and stir to combine, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Allergens

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Also Known As

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