Best Caesar Tuna Salad In Pasta Shells Recipes

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TUNA PASTA SALAD



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This Tuna Pasta Salad with shell noodles, peas, tuna, celery, and Greek yogurt is fast, healthy, and a dish your whole family can enjoy!

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Main Course     Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces small shells pasta (, or your favorite bite-size pasta)
7 ounces canned albacore white tuna, packed in water (, drained)
2 ribs celery (, chopped)
1/4 cup red onion (, chopped)
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
dried dill weed (, to taste, optional)
salt and freshly ground black pepper (, to taste)

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package instructions, until al dente. Drain.
  • In a large bowl add chopped onion and celery, peas, cooked pasta, and drained tuna.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the mayo and Greek yogurt.
  • Stir half of the sauce into the pasta mixture and toss to evenly coat. Season with salt and pepper and dried dil, to taste.
  • Refrigerate pasta and remaining sauce separately, covered, for 30 min. Stir in remaining sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 275 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CAESAR TUNA "NOODLE" SALAD



Caesar Tuna

Here's a distinctive dinner made with Betty Crocker® Suddenly Salad® Caesar salad mix. Packed with tuna, peas and Parmesan cheese, this pasta salad makes a wonderful meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box (7.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® Caesar salad mix
1 package (9 oz) frozen baby sweet peas
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 tablespoons milk
1 medium stalk celery, sliced (1/2 cup)
4 medium green onions, thinly sliced (1/4 cup)
1 can (12 oz) albacore tuna, drained
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)
12 leaves romaine lettuce
1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges

Steps:

  • Fill 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of water; heat to boiling. Add Pasta. Gently boil, uncovered, 12 minutes , stirring occasionally and adding peas during last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine Seasoning and Crouton Blend, oil, mayonnaise and milk. Stir in celery and green onions. Add tuna and cheese; mix well. Stir in cooked pasta.
  • Cover; refrigerate about 1 hour or until chilled. Place 3 leaves lettuce on each of 4 plates. Divide salad evenly over lettuce; top each with 2 lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 5 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1160 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

TUNA PASTA SALAD



Tuna Pasta Salad image

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

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.

CAESAR TUNA SALAD IN PASTA SHELLS



Caesar Tuna Salad in Pasta Shells image

Looking for a seafood dinner? Then check out this hearty Caesar tuna salad that's ready in just 35 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
2 cans (6 ounces each) albacore tuna in water, drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut into fourths
1 package (10 ounces) frozen cut green beans, cooked and drained
1/3 cup sliced ripe olives
1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 cup creamy Caesar dressing
Dash of pepper
Leaf lettuce leaves
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  • Mix tuna, tomatoes, green beans and olives in medium bowl. Mix mayonnaise, Caesar dressing and pepper; toss with tuna mixture.
  • Spoon about 1/4 cup tuna mixture into each pasta shell. Arrange shells on lettuce leaves. Sprinkle with eggs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 160 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1150 mg

TUNA PASTA SALAD



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Here's a potluck idea to please a crowd! Easy tuna pasta salad is made with convenient canned tuna and frozen peas, plus an extra-fun topping: potato chips!

Categories     weeknight meals     main dish     salad

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 oz. large pasta shells
3/4 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. sour cream
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
2 5-oz. cans albacore tuna, drained
1 c. frozen green peas, thawed
1/2 c. chopped celery (about 2 stalks)
1/2 c. chopped red bell pepper
1/4 c. chopped red onion
Lettuce, for serving
Potato chips, crushed

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool the pasta. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, parsley, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the pasta, tuna, peas, celery, bell pepper, and onion. Gently fold together until well coated, making sure not to break up the tuna too much.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Spoon into a serving bowl lined with lettuce leaves. Top with chips just before serving.

TUNA SHELL SALAD



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Do you like tuna but need a new way to serve it? Foll Pat Kordas' lead. "I created this light salad as a way to use tuna in dishes other than sandwiches," the Nutley, New Jersey cook explains. "Mustard and dill enhance the flavor."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (7 ounces) small pasta shells
1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 large carrot, shredded
3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a salad bowl, combine the pasta, tuna, onion and carrot. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts :

CAESAR SALAD WITH PEPPER-GRILLED TUNA



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Categories     Salad     Fish     Leafy Green     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon (packed) dark brown sugar
1/4 cup whole black peppercorns
6 5- to 6-ounce tuna steaks
2 5-ounce bags mixed baby greens
1 bunch radishes, trimmed, sliced
Caesar Vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Stir soy sauce and brown sugar in pie dish until sugar dissolves. Using mortar and pestle or spice mill, coarsely grind peppercorns. Dip both sides of tuna steaks in soy mixture. Sprinkle both sides of tuna generously with peppercorns, pressing to adhere. Grill tuna to desired doneness, about 2 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  • Combine greens and radishes in large bowl. Toss with enough Caesar Vinaigrette to coat salad. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide salad among 6 plates. Cut tuna crosswise into thin slices; place alongside salad. Drizzle tuna and greens with remaining vinaigrette.

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