Best Pasta Salad With Tuna Capers Balsamic Dressing Recipes

CAPRESE PASTA SALAD

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This easy Caprese pasta salad is always a favorite, especially when summer tomatoes are at their peak. It comes together quickly, but if you can make it ahead of time, the flavors seem to get better after it's chilled for a few hours. -Debby Harden, Lansing, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 17 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
3 large heirloom tomatoes (about 2 pounds), seeded and chopped
3/4 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves, chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Gently stir in the tomatoes, cheese and basil., In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

EASY TUNA PASTA SALAD

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A simple tuna pasta salad with bright flavors.

Provided by Matthew Francis

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package cavatappi (corkscrew macaroni)
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
½ tablespoon garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (8 ounce) cans tuna, drained
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 red onion, diced
1 cup peas
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ cup chopped green olives
1 teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste
4 hard-boiled eggs, halved

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook cavatappi at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
Whisk mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for dressing together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Stir tuna, celery, onion, peas, parsley, olives, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice into pasta. Pour dressing over salad, toss until coated, and add hard-boiled eggs on top. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.1 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 133.5 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 512.5 mg, Sugar 6.9 g