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TUNA PASTA SALAD



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This Tuna Pasta Salad with shell noodles, peas, tuna, celery, and Greek yogurt is fast, healthy, and a dish your whole family can enjoy!

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Main Course     Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces small shells pasta (, or your favorite bite-size pasta)
7 ounces canned albacore white tuna, packed in water (, drained)
2 ribs celery (, chopped)
1/4 cup red onion (, chopped)
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
dried dill weed (, to taste, optional)
salt and freshly ground black pepper (, to taste)

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package instructions, until al dente. Drain.
  • In a large bowl add chopped onion and celery, peas, cooked pasta, and drained tuna.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the mayo and Greek yogurt.
  • Stir half of the sauce into the pasta mixture and toss to evenly coat. Season with salt and pepper and dried dil, to taste.
  • Refrigerate pasta and remaining sauce separately, covered, for 30 min. Stir in remaining sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 275 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TUNA PASTA SALAD



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My Tuna Pasta Salad is the perfect picnic lunch or anytime meal. With tender pasta, a creamy dressing and healthy tuna, it's the perfect meal for any time.

Provided by Kristin

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Side Dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 ounces uncooked small pasta (like shells or farfalle)
17- ounces canned white albacore tuna (packed in water, drained** (see notes))
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh dill
½ cup diced celery
½ cup diced red onion
½ cup pickle relish
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add salt and the pasta. Cook to al dente (according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, garlic powder, lemon juice and fresh dill.
  • Combine all ingredients together in a large bowl. Season to your liking with salt and pepper.
  • Serve at immediately or chilled. Store in an air-tight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Sodium 587 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, Calories 498 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

TUNA PASTA SALAD (FOR THE LUNCH BOX)



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This is a recipe out of New Idea Magazine and could be good for the kids or the working mum and dad. Preparation and cooking times are estimates (allowing 12 minutes to cook pasta). 3 and 4 bean mix are tinned beans and can be a mix of any 3 or 4 beans for example, kidney, harricot, berlotti and lima - use in Mexican dishes, soups, salads etc.

Provided by ImPat

Categories     Tuna

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

500 g pasta (recommend large spirals)
420 g four-bean mix
425 g tuna in water
250 g cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup gherkin
1/2 cup mayonnaise (whole-egg)
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 cup fresh parsley (freshly, chopped)

Steps:

  • Drain four-bean mix, rinse and drain.
  • Drain and flake tuna.
  • Quarter cherry tomatoes.
  • Finely chop gherkins.
  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water as per manufacturer's instructions until al dente. Drain well.
  • Place pasta, beans, tuna, cherry tomatoes and gherkins in a large bowl.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, white vinegar and fresh parsley in a small bowl until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add mayonnaise mixture to pasta, tossed until combined.
  • Serve pasta salad with fresh fruit (a complete and healthy lunch for adult or child).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 52.3, Sodium 702, Carbohydrate 104.5, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 7.8, Protein 42.6

TUNA PASTA SALAD



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Here's a potluck idea to please a crowd! Easy tuna pasta salad is made with convenient canned tuna and frozen peas, plus an extra-fun topping: potato chips!

Categories     weeknight meals     main dish     salad

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 oz. large pasta shells
3/4 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. sour cream
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
2 5-oz. cans albacore tuna, drained
1 c. frozen green peas, thawed
1/2 c. chopped celery (about 2 stalks)
1/2 c. chopped red bell pepper
1/4 c. chopped red onion
Lettuce, for serving
Potato chips, crushed

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool the pasta. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, parsley, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the pasta, tuna, peas, celery, bell pepper, and onion. Gently fold together until well coated, making sure not to break up the tuna too much.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Spoon into a serving bowl lined with lettuce leaves. Top with chips just before serving.

TUNA PASTA SALAD



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This is one of those salads where I say, "The longer it sits, the better it gets." You'll often find this cool and creamy pasta salad at my family's get-togethers.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 to 12 servings (9 1/2 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 18

One 12-ounce package tri-color bow-tie pasta
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 stalk celery, cut into large chunks
1/2 red bell pepper
1/2 red onion
Three 5-ounce cans solid white tuna in water, drained
3 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons Miss Brown's House Seasoning, recipe follows
1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
Chopped fresh curly parsley, for garnish (optional)
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to the package directions. Drain and run under cold water to cool, then drain again. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  • While the pasta cooks, pulse the celery, bell pepper and red onion in a food processor until finely minced. Add to the serving bowl along with the tuna and eggs.
  • Stir together the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, House Seasoning and relish in a small bowl. Pour over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving, if desired.
  • Stir together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.

LUNCHBOX PASTA SALAD



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Rustle up this pasta salad for kids' lunchboxes. Customise with ham, prawns or eggs for a dose of protein - or cheese if catering for vegetarian diets

Provided by Lulu Grimes

Categories     Lunch

Time 26m

Number Of Ingredients 8

400g pasta
4-5 tbsp fresh pesto
1 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp Greek yogurt
½ lemon , juiced
200g mixed cooked veg such as peas, green beans, courgette (chop the beans and courgette into pea-sized pieces)
100g cherry tomatoes , quartered
200g cooked chicken , ham, prawns, hard-boiled egg or cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in boiling water until it is al dente, so about 11 mins, but refer to the pack instructions. Drain and tip into a bowl. Stir in the pesto and leave to cool.
  • When the pasta is cool, stir through the mayo, yogurt, lemon juice and veg. Spoon into lunchboxes or on to pasta plates and put the cooked chicken or protein of your choice on top. Chill until ready to eat if intended for a packed lunch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 69 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium

SPEEDY TUNA PASTA SALAD



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A quick pasta using leftovers from the night before. Makes a great packed lunch

Provided by Emma Lewis

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta, Snack, Supper

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 x packs ready-cooked pasta (we used Dolmio Express), or 440g leftover cooked penne (about 200g dried)
100g can tuna in oil
400g can cannellini bean , (borlotti or butterbeans are also good)
1⁄2 red onion , finely chopped
zest and juice 1 lemon
large handful parsley

Steps:

  • Microwave the cooked penne according to pack instructions. Tip into a bowl. Mix through the remaining ingredients (the warm pasta will really soak up the flavours). If using chilled leftover pasta, simply mix everything together - it will still taste great. Can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 0.96 milligram of sodium

PASTA SALAD WITH TUNA MAYO



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This is quick to throw together and perfect as a lunchbox feast whether you're on a picnic or at your desk.

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

250g wholemeal penne
240g bio yogurt
2 tsp English mustard powder
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4tsp apple cider vinegar
1 red onion, finely chopped
handful of basil leaves, finely chopped
320g tuna in spring water
2 red peppers, deseeded and diced
340g can sweetcorn, drained

Steps:

  • Boil the pasta for 10 mins until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold running water. Drain again. Meanwhile, mix the yogurt, mustard, olive oil, vinegar, onion and basil together in a large bowl, then stir in the tuna, red peppers and sweetcorn.
  • Stir through the pasta and serve in bowls or pack into containers for work or a picnic. Will keep, covered, in the fridge to eat the next day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 54 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 16 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 0.65 milligram of sodium

EASY TUNA PASTA SALAD FOR ONE



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Makes a filling lunch for one. Serves two as a side with a cup of light soup (such as tomato). I make it the night before to toss in my lunch bag the next day.

Provided by Lisa1

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup elbow macaroni
1 (3 ounce) can tuna in olive oil, undrained (I use Genova)
1 small tomatoes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon lemon juice (or less to preference)
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese (or more to taste)
salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine macaroni and tuna (undrained - the olive oil is key to the recipe). Gently break up tuna while mixing.
  • Add tomato, basil and lemon juice. Combine well.
  • Mix in Parmesan cheese.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Combine well.
  • Chill to allow flavors to blend at least one hour or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.7, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 59.6, Sodium 789.4, Carbohydrate 43.5, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4, Protein 56.9

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