Pesto Tuna Pasta Salad Recipes

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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!

TUNA AND PESTO PASTA SALAD



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Categories     Pasta

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

375g packet Vetta Penne
1/2 cup basil pesto
1 lemon, juiced
425g can tuna-in-oil, drained and flaked
1 small red onion, finely sliced
2 Lebanese cucumbers, halved lengthways and sliced
250g cherry tomatoes, halved
100g feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved lengthways
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Cook penne pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water following packet directions. Drain. Rinse under cold water. Drain in a colander until dry. Transfer to a large bowl
  • Combine pesto and lemon juice in a screw top jar. Season with salt and pepper. Shake well to combine
  • Add tuna, onion, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta and olives to pasta. Season with pepper. Drizzle with pesto mixture. Gently toss to combine. Scatter with basil leaves

CARRIE'S GARLIC PESTO TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES



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I love creating new variations on tuna sandwiches. I made this for my husband's lunch the other day, and he wanted them again for dinner that night! When I made this, I didn't measure anything, just started throwing things in a bowl...adjust to your taste and enjoy!

Provided by Carrie Biles

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (5 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
2 tablespoons basil pesto
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 slices rye bread
8 leaves lettuce
1 large ripe tomato, sliced

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together tuna, mayonnaise, mustard, pesto, and garlic.
  • Make four sandwiches by layering tuna, lettuce, and tomato slices between slices of bread. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 600.4 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

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.

CREAMY VEGGIE TUNA PASTA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy Veggie Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: lemon, lemon, small red onion, small yellow bell pepper, small red bell pepper, celery stalks, carrots, solid white canned tuna in water, dried farfalle pasta, celery, whole cumin seeds, ground turmeric, white vinegar, dijon mustard, Hellmann's® Mayonnaise, kosher salt, red pepper flakes, freshly ground black pepper, large fresh basil leaves, fresh chives, reserved carrot tops and stem

Provided by Hellmann's

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 lemon, zested
1 lemon, juiced
½ small red onion, diced
1 small yellow bell pepper
1 small red bell pepper
3 celery stalks, diced
2 carrots, grated, tops reserved for dressing
12 oz solid white canned tuna in water, drained
8 oz dried farfalle pasta, cooked acording to package instructions
¼ cup celery, finely chopped
½ teaspoon whole cumin seeds, lightly toasted
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
2 ½ tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
⅓ cup Hellmann's® Mayonnaise
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 large fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh chives, finely chopped
reserved carrot tops and stem, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, and red onion. Let pickle for about 15 minutes.
  • Remove the stems from the yellow and red bell peppers. Cut off the sides of the peppers, keeping the seeds and tops intact in the centers, then slice into strips and dice into small pieces. Transfer the bell peppers to the bowl with the pickled onion, along with the diced celery, grated carrots, tuna, and pasta. Toss to combine.
  • Make the herb mayo dressing: In a small bowl, combine the cumin seeds, turmeric, white vinegar, Dijon mustard, Hellmann's® Mayonnaise, salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper, basil, chives, and carrot tops. Whisk until smooth.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until well coated.
  • Garnish with the celery leaves and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 18 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 8 grams

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