Tuna Pasta Salad With Pesto Food

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TUNA PESTO PASTA SALAD



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Provided by Chef Abbie Gellman RD

Categories     fish     Main Course

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (5 ounces tuna packed in water, drained)
2 tablespoons store-bought or homemade basil pesto
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 to 2 cups greens (chopped)
½ cup diced cucumber
½ pound pasta (cooked)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, add tuna, pesto, and lemon juice and mix together well.
  • Add greens, cucumber, and pasta and mix well.

TUNA PASTA SALAD WITH PESTO



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This Tuna Pasta Salad With Pesto is an easy, healthy make-ahead lunch idea. It's made with protein-packed canned tuna and a dairy-free hemp seed pesto. Simple, delicious, and ready in 30 minutes!

Provided by Carrie Walder

Categories     Main Course     Salad

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2-3 cups dry pasta ((choose a short shape, like rigatoni, farfalle, penne, fusilli, etc. and enough for 4 servings))
Approx. 240 grams canned tuna, drained ((about 2 regular-sized cans))
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups basil
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup hemp seeds
1/3 cup nutritional yeast
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt + pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Bring pasta water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.
  • While the pasta cooks, halve cherry tomatoes and set aside. Drain canned tuna and flake with a fork.
  • Next, prepare your the hemp seed pesto. Add all pesto ingredients into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
  • Once pasta is done, drain it and place in a large bowl. Stir in hemp seed pesto, canned tuna, and cherry tomatoes until everything is well-combined.
  • Adjust seasonings as desired. Pasta salad can be enjoyed warm or chilled!

PESTO TUNA PASTA SALAD



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I am always looking for recipes that my boyfriend, Bill, can take to work for his lunch. I like to make sure they include both some protein and carbs, since he does heavy physical labor and needs to be appropriately refueled. I came up with this recipe, which met those requirements, and it tastes great, too! It's simple, quick, and travels well.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 21m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in olive oil, drained and flaked
4 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 lemons, juice of or 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (8 ounce) can sliced black olives
3 cups rotini pasta, uncooked

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • While pasta cooks, mix tuna, pesto, pepper, mayonnaise, cheese, olives, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
  • When pasta is cooked, drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Add pasta to tuna mixture and mix well.
  • Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

WARM POTATO & TUNA SALAD WITH PESTO DRESSING



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Whip up a tasty potato and tuna salad in less than half an hour

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Side dish, Starter, Supper, Vegetable

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

650g new potato , halved lengthways if large
2 tbsp pesto
4 tbsp olive oil
8 cherry tomatoes
175g can tuna
200g green beans , halved
couple of handfuls of spinach , preferably baby leaves, tear if larger

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a pan of boiling water, bring back to the boil and simmer for 8-10 minutes until tender.
  • Meanwhile, mix the pesto and oil to make a dressing. Halve the tomatoes, drain and flake the tuna. Add the beans to the potatoes for the last 3 minutes of cooking time.
  • Drain the potatoes and beans and tip into a salad bowl. Stir in the spinach so that it wilts a little in the warmth from the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Scatter the tomatoes and tuna on top, drizzle with the pesto and gently toss everything together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 0.71 milligram of sodium

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