Super Easy Tuna Pasta Salad Recipes

SIMPLE TUNA PASTA SALAD

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Some of the best recipes are the most simple. This is one of those. I prefer it just as written, but you may add any ingredients you choose such as chopped onion, scallions, chives, water chestnuts, chopped hard-boiled eggs, lemon-pepper, dill, parsley, etc. I often take this to potlucks when I need a quick and easy (and economical) dish. I've never had to take home left-overs. Tuna pasta salads can be found at many pot lucks. Albacore tuna is plentiful on the Pacific Coast, and this recipe represents the Western U.S.

Provided by PanNan

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

12 ounces pasta shells or 12 ounces macaroni, cooked and drained
12 ounces canned chunk albacore tuna, drained
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup frozen green pea, thawed
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise (this amount is an estimate, you'll need enough to make the salad creamy) or 1 1/2 cups Miracle Whip (this amount is an estimate, you'll need enough to make the salad creamy)
salt and pepper

Steps:

Combine the cooked and drained pasta with the drained tuna, chopped celery, peas, and mayonnaise, using only enough mayonnaise for the salad to be creamy.
(If it's made ahead, you may need more because the pasta will absorb the mayo.) Chill at least 1- 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 23.8, Sodium 278.6, Carbohydrate 49.1, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 4.1, Protein 23.2

EASY TUNA PASTA SALAD

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A simple tuna pasta salad with bright flavors.

Provided by Matthew Francis

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package cavatappi (corkscrew macaroni)
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
½ tablespoon garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (8 ounce) cans tuna, drained
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 red onion, diced
1 cup peas
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ cup chopped green olives
1 teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste
4 hard-boiled eggs, halved

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook cavatappi at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
Whisk mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for dressing together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Stir tuna, celery, onion, peas, parsley, olives, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice into pasta. Pour dressing over salad, toss until coated, and add hard-boiled eggs on top. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.1 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 133.5 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 512.5 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

EASY TUNA PASTA SALAD

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Pasta shells, tuna and veggies make this a satisfying lunch salad or even a light supper. It's convenient to prepare ahead of time and store in the refrigerator.-Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package (7 ounces) small pasta shells
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, celery, tuna, green pepper, peas, pimientos and onion. Combine the mayonnaise and salt; fold into salad. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 800mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TUNA PASTA SALAD

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Mustard and dill really add wonderful flair to the flavor of this simple salad. It's really very inexpensive to serve.-Pat Kordas, Nutley, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (7 ounces) small pasta shells, cooked and drained
1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
1 large carrot, shredded
1/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, combine the pasta, tuna, carrot and onion. Combine remaining ingredients; whisk until smooth. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551 calories, Fat 35g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 709mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

EASY TUNA PASTA SALAD

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We make this easy pasta salad a lot in the summer - it's delicious at room temp or cold on hot days, and there's no mayo in it, so it travels well, too. We also make this during the winter, to remember what summer tasted like. It makes a great light lunch or dinner. Adapted from a Gourmet recipe.

Provided by Lizzie-Babette

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 lb penne (or rotini, radiatore, bowtie, etc)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, for juice and zest
1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaf
1 (6 ounce) can tuna in olive oil, not drained (or 6-ounces tuna in water, plus approximately 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil of your choice)
tomatoes, chopped
2 scallions, chopped
parmesan cheese, grated or shredded (optional)
hot sauce or Tabasco sauce, to taste (optional)
toasted pignolis or walnuts (optional)
salt and pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta to al dente.
While the pasta cooks, finely grate enough lemon zest to measure 1 tablespoon and squeeze 1 teaspoon juice (or more, to taste) Mince garlic.
Cut basil into thin strips.
Chop scallions and tomatoes.
Toast and chop nuts.
In a large bowl toss together all ingredients except for pasta.
Check and correct seasoning, lemon juice, and amount of olive oil.
When pasta is done, add it to bowl and toss with combined ingredients.
Check and correct seasonings again.

QUICK TUNA SALAD

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This tuna salad is great when you are in a hurry; very quick and easy to make. It tastes great every time!

Provided by HJP

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1 (7 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water, drained
¼ cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip™)
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish, or to taste

Steps:

Mash tuna together with salad dressing and relish in a small bowl with a fork. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 26.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 239.9 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

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