Tuna Pasta Salad
User Reviews
4.9
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
650 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
American
Tuna Pasta Salad
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Tuna Pasta Salad is made with fresh veggies like crunchy celery and diced bell peppers, canned tuna, pasta shells, and a delicious creamy dill dressing.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups small shells pasta measured dry
- 8 oz canned tuna drained
- 1/2 cup celery finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- green bell pepper diced
- 1/4 cup green onions sliced
- 1/2 cup sweet peas defrosted and drained of extra water
- 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese diced into small cubes
Dill pickle dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill chopped
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place a large pot with about 8 cups of water over medium-high heat and boil.
- Season the water with salt, add a drizzle of olive oil, and cook pasta per package directions, aiming for al-dente.
- Transfer the cooked pasta to a colander and drain well. Let cool.
- Once the pasta has cooled to room temperature add it to a large bowl and the drained canned tuna.
- Add the rest of the veggies and cheese.
- Mix the dressing ingredients in a bowl.
- Pour the dressing on top of the pasta, and stir gently to combine.
- Set it aside in the fridge to chill or serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
650kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
67g
(22%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
679mg
(28%)
Potassium
500mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1468IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
48mg
(53%)
Calcium
249mg
(25%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 650 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 650kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 679mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 500mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1468IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 249mg | 25% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
24 reviews
Excellent
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