Best Mixed Bean Tuna Pasta Salad Recipes

PASTA SALAD WITH TUNA AND BEANS

Steps:

• Cook whole wheat penne in salty water according to package directions (about 8 minutes for whole wheat.)
• Place pasta in a large bowl and mix in beans, tuna, red pepper, scallions, celery, parsley and tomato.
• Toast pine nuts in a dry pan over medium heat for about 5-6 minutes until brown; set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, drizzle olive oil, lemon zest and lemon juice over the pasta salad and mix well.
• Take a bite to check for seasoning and add salt and pepper if needed.
• Sprinkle on toasted pine nuts before serving.

LINGUINE WITH ITALIAN TUNA AND WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package; drain and rinse under cold water. Drain tuna, reserving oil in a salad bowl; whisk juice, garlic, salt and pepper with oil. Flake tuna into same bowl. Add pasta, beans, onion and chopped parsley; toss gently to coat with dressing. Serve garnished with parsley leaves and lemon slices, if desired.

TUNA AND BEAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil water with salt and set pasta to cook just until texture is beyond a la dente, but not soft.
• Drain tuna and add to large glass bowl. Break larger pieces so tuna is flakey.
• Drain and wash beans and add to tuna.
• Place non-oil packed sundried tomatoes in a bowl with hot water. Let stand for 5 minutes. After five minutes, drain excess water from tomatoes, chop and add to tuna and beans.
• Remove olive pits by cutting a slit into each olive length wise. Add to tuna, beans and tomatoes.
• Add chopped onion, garlic, celery, carrot, bell pepper.
• Add mustard, oregano, basil, (dried or fresh) salt & pepper to taste, olive oil and lemon.
• Stir and serve immediately or refrigerate for use up to 2 days later.
• Add mayonaise to large bowl mixture or individual servings - if desired.

MIXED BEAN, TUNA & PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Blanch green beans until just tender, drain and set aside. Drain beans into colander and rinse with fresh water. Drain tuna and then mix thoroughly in a bowl with a generous squeeze of lemon, salt, pepper, and oregano (to taste). If tuna was packed in water not oil, add a drizzle of olive oil as well. Combine all ingredients (along with chopped fresh herbs) and mix gently. Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.

MEXICAN TUNA & BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Toast the pitta breads. Once cool, tear into large pieces. Mix together the beans, avocado, tomatoes, spring onions and chilli. Flake the tuna on top of the salad, pour over the salad dressing, then add the crisp pieces of pitta. Mix gently and serve straight away.

TUNA AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place the onion in a bowl and add 1 teaspoon of the vinegar and cold water to cover. Let sit for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water, then dry on paper towels.
• In a medium bowl or salad bowl, combine the tuna, beans, onions, sage, and parsley.
• In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix together the remaining vinegar, salt to taste, freshly ground pepper, garlic, and Dijon mustard. Whisk in the olive oil and the yogurt. Toss with the tuna and beans and serve, garnishing each plate with cucumber slices.

TWO-BEAN AND TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a medium-size pot of water to a boil and add salt to taste. Blanch green beans for 4 minutes (5 minutes if beans are thick), until just tender. Transfer to a bowl of cold water and drain. (Alternatively, steam beans for 4 to 5 minutes). Cut or break beans in half if very long.
• Meanwhile, place sliced onion, if using, in a bowl and cover with cold water. Soak 5 minutes. Drain, rinse and drain again on paper towels.
• Drain tuna and place in a salad bowl. Break up with a fork. Add cooked dried beans, green beans, onion and herbs. Toss together.
• In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together vinegar, salt, garlic, mustard and bean broth. Whisk in olive oil. Toss with tuna and bean mixture, and serve.

PASTA SALAD WITH TUNA MAYO

Steps:

• Boil the pasta for 10 mins until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold running water. Drain again. Meanwhile, mix the yogurt, mustard, olive oil, vinegar, onion and basil together in a large bowl, then stir in the tuna, red peppers and sweetcorn.
• Stir through the pasta and serve in bowls or pack into containers for work or a picnic. Will keep, covered, in the fridge to eat the next day.