Bow Tie Pasta Tuna Salad Recipes

BOW TIE PASTA TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil water and cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, stir tuna, mayonnaise, peas, celery, relish, onions together until mixed well.
• Stir in pasta and gently stir until everything is mixed well.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and place in fridge until chilled. Add tomatoes, stir and enjoy!

ALBACORE TUNA AND BOW TIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse under cold water to halt cooking. Drain.
• Broil or pan fry fresh tuna. Set aside. (If using canned tuna, drain and place the tuna in a serving bowl and proceed with recipe.).
• Combine dressing ingredients in non-reactive bowl and blend well.
• Break up the fresh tuna into bite size pieces and place in serving bowl with the pasta. Toss dressing gently with the pasta, tuna and remaining salad ingredients.
• Keep covered and chilled until ready to serve.

GREEK-STYLE TUNA AND BOW TIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the bow tie pasta in salted boiling water until JUST firm-tender; drain and rinse with cold water, then transfer to a large bowl and toss with 2-3 tablespoon oil.
• Add in the tuna, feta cheese, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes and olives; toss to combine.
• To make the dressing; mix/whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder (if using) Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
• Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture; toss to coat well.
• Cover and chill for a minimum of 5 hours or overnight.

TUNA AND MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until almost tender, about 10 minutes. Add peas and continue cooking for 2 minutes. Drain pasta and peas and chill quickly by rinsing with cold water.
• Transfer pasta and peas to a large bowl. Mix in tuna, celery, green onion, dill, and carrot until well blended.
• Mix mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Blend into macaroni mixture.

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute tuna in 1 tablespoon oil until fish flakes easily with a fork; cool. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper and remaining oil; shake well. , Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. , In a large salad bowl, combine the pasta, tuna, cucumber, onion, olives, tomato and feta cheese. Drizzle with dressing; gently toss to coat.

LOW-FAT SUMMERTIME TUNA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressing, dill weed and pepper in large bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
• Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

BOW TIE PASTA WITH TOMATO TUNA SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Stir in the pasta and boil until cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Toast bread crumbs in oil, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; stir in lemon zest. Remove seasoned bread crumbs from skillet and drain on paper towels.
• Place the skillet back over medium heat. Add the beans, and mash. Stir in the tuna, tomato sauce, and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Toss sauce with prepared pasta; place in prepared baking dish. Top with the toasted bread crumbs and remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake in preheated oven until the cheese melts, about 10 minutes.