Cuban elbow pasta salad with tuna, pineapple, and vegetables, served cold.

 

🥗 Cold Elbow Pasta and Tuna Salad – A Refreshing and Flavorful Mix

If you’re looking for an easy cold dish that’s budget-friendly and perfect for large gatherings, this elbow pasta and tuna salad is an excellent choice. Its balance of creaminess, saltiness, and fruity notes makes it ideal for sharing on any occasion.

🧂 Ingredients Needed

  • 1 pound of short pasta (elbows)
  • 2 cups of mayonnaise
  • 1 can of tuna in oil (250 grams)
  • 1 cup of fresh pineapple or small diced apple
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
  • 1 finely chopped white onion
  • 1 roasted red bell pepper (cut into small pieces)
  • 2 finely chopped celery stalks
  • 2 teaspoons of vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Finely chopped parsley
  • Enough water to boil the pasta

 

 

👨‍🍳 Step-by-Step Preparation

1. Cook the pasta

Place the elbows in a large pot with water and a little salt. Let them boil for about 15 minutes until they are soft but firm. Drain all the water and allow them to cool completely.

2. Combine the main ingredients

Once the pasta is cold, transfer it to a large container, preferably glass. Add the shredded tuna, the chosen fruit, the chopped eggs, and half of the mayonnaise. Mix everything using a wooden spoon.

3. First refrigeration period

Cover the container well with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for about 2 hours so the flavors combine and the mixture becomes very cold.

4. Add the remaining ingredients

Remove the container from the refrigerator, add the celery, parsley, roasted pepper, and the onion previously mixed with the vinegar. Also incorporate the remaining mayonnaise and season with salt and pepper according to your taste. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly.

5. Final rest and presentation

Cover the container again and refrigerate for another 2 hours. When ready to serve, you may decorate the surface with a bit of parsley or strips of pepper. Serve it very cold and return any leftovers to the refrigerator.

ℹ️ Additional Information

  • Servings: 20
  • Cooking time: 15 minutes
  • Total time: 4 hours and 15 minutes
  • Category: Salads and Appetizers
  • Cuisine: Cuban

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For the Spanish version, visit: Ensalada Fría de Coditos y Atún: Deliciosa para Cualquier Ocasión.