Best Italian Tuna Pasta Salad Recipes

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ITALIAN TUNA PASTA SALAD



Italian Tuna Pasta Salad image

My husband was fond of fish, so I was always looking for new recipes. When we had this dish at an Italian friend's home, I got the recipe. It is a good choice for potluck suppers or picnics.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 cups cooked small shell pasta
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup shredded zucchini
1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained
6 tablespoons creamy Italian salad dressing
Lettuce leaf, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta, carrots, zucchini, tuna and salad dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 684mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

ITALIAN TUNA PASTA SALAD



Italian Tuna Pasta Salad image

I used to love Tuna Helper's Pasta Salad and was so disappointed when they discontinued it. Over the years I've kicked around different ideas. This is what I think is a fairly close approximation to it.

Provided by Dooners

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (6 1/2 ounce) can tuna, drained
1 lb cooked spiral shaped pasta
1/2 medium onion, minced
1 cup frozen peas, cooked
1 cup Miracle Whip
1 (5/8 ounce) packet Italian salad dressing mix
milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine Miracle Whip dressing and packet of Italian dressing mix. If mixture is too thick, thin with some milk until desired consistency.
  • Add minced onion, tuna, and peas. Mix well.
  • Add cooked pasta.
  • Toss to coat pasta and chill in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.1, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 17.5, Sodium 59.8, Carbohydrate 41.4, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3.2, Protein 19.3

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