cold tuna salad with pasta

How To Make cold tuna salad with pasta

• Step 1
  Boil pasta and rinse in cold water.
• Step 2
  Drain cans of tuna and place in bowl with lid.
• Step 3
  Combine the two: pasta and tuna.
• Step 4
  Re-hydrate minced onion flakes with 2 T. warm water.
• Step 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.
• Step 6
  Add the shredded cheese.
• Step 7
  Strain any excess liquid off the onion and add along with the black pepper to mixture.
• Step 8
  Add mayonnaise last and stir thoroughly. Cover and let chill in refrigerator. Makes 5 generous 1/2 cup servings.
• Step 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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