Tuna Layered Salad
A vibrant layered tuna salad combining fresh vegetables, tender pasta, and flaked tuna, all topped with creamy dressing. Perfect for potlucks or light lunches, its colorful presentation and balanced flavors appeal to family and friends alike, offering a satisfying and refreshing dish.
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded lettuce ⓘ
- 1 1/2 cups cooked and drained medium shell macaroni ⓘ
- 2 cups chopped cucumber ⓘ
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes ⓘ
- 2 (6 1/2 oz.) cans tuna, drained and flaked ⓘ
- 1 (10 oz.) package frozen green peas, thawed and drained
- 1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese ⓘ
- 1 1/2 cups salad dressing or mayonnaise ⓘ
Instructions
- Layer in a 3-quart serving bowl: shredded lettuce, cooked and drained macaroni, chopped cucumber, chopped tomatoes, flaked tuna, thawed green peas, and shredded Cheddar cheese.
- Spread salad dressing or mayonnaise over the layered salad, sealing to the edge of the bowl.
- Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld.
- Toss the salad gently before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).