Jalapeno Tuna Pasta Salad

Name: Jalapeno Tuna Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 8 oz mini penne, elbow, or small shell pasta; 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp juice from jarred jalapenos; 1/2 tsp kosher salt, adjust to taste; 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 10 -12 ounces tuna in water, well-drained; 4 oz cheddar cheese, cut into 1/4-inch matchsticks or cubes, about 1 cup; 1/2 cup jarred sliced jalapenos, chopped fine, about 1/3 of a 12-ounce jar; 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions or finely chopped red onion; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped small

⏱ 17 min 🔨 Prep 10min 🔥 Cook 7min 📊 Easy 🍽 6 servings 👁 7

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package, adding a generous tablespoon or so of kosher salt to the water as it cooks. Drain and rinse until the pasta is cool.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, jalapeno juice, salt, and pepper. Add the cool pasta to the bowl and stir to coat the pasta. Add the tuna, cheese, jalapeno, onion, and parsley. Stir again to mix well.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!

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Nutrition per serving

514kcal

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$797.00

Per Serving
$133.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$1594.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (90% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
mini penne	8 oz	-
mayonnaise	1 cup	$101.00
juice from jarred jalapenos	2 tbsp	$32.00
kosher salt	0.5 tsp	$1.00
freshly ground black pepper	0.25 tsp	$6.00
-12 ounces tuna in water	10	-
cheddar cheese	4 oz	$439.00
jarred sliced jalapenos	0.5 cup	$127.00
thinly sliced green onions or finely chopped red onion	0.25 cup	$32.00
fresh cilantro or parsley	2 tbsp	$59.00