Best Creamy Pasta Salad With Tuna And Vegetables Low Fat Recipes

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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

CREAMY PASTA SALAD WITH TUNA AND VEGETABLES (LOW FAT)



Creamy Pasta Salad With Tuna and Vegetables (Low Fat) image

Prepare this salad a few hours in advance to allow the flavours to blend and mellow. You may use other fresh herbs instead of dill or just more parsley if you like. You may leave out the tuna if serving as a side dish with meat. I like the fresh flavour of this salad. It keeps well in the fridge for a couple of days.

Provided by Cookin-jo

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces rotini pasta, cooked, rinsed under cold water and drained well
1 sweet red pepper, seeded and diced
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
3 green onions, sliced
1 (7 ounce) can tuna in water, drained and flaked
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon dill weed, chopped
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine rotini, red pepper, cucumber, green onions and tuna in a large bowl and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl whisk all dressing ingredients.
  • Pour dressing over salad ingredients and stir well.
  • Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.2, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 19.9, Sodium 275.2, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 5.5, Protein 15.7

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