Tangy Catalina Pasta Salad

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

This easy macaroni pasta salad recipe with Catalina dressing, canned tuna, shrimp, fresh veggies, and condiments comes together in a matter of minutes.

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 (6 ounce) can small shrimp, drained
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
1/4 cup chopped onion
4 tablespoons Catalina salad dressing
3 tablespoons mayonnaise, or to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 pinch garlic salt

Directions

1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Run macaroni under cold water to chill; drain.
2 Transfer cooked pasta to a large bowl. Add bell pepper, celery, shrimp, tuna, onion, Catalina dressing, mayonnaise, relish, and garlic salt; mix until well combined.