Best Pasta Salad With Tuna Capers Balsamic Dressing Recipes

TUNA PASTA SALAD

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The best Tuna Pasta Salad recipe with peas, pasta shells, and dill, coated in a delectable, creamy mayonnaise dressing that cannot be beaten!

Provided by Kelly Anthony

Time 2h25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon sour cream
1/4 cup dijon mustard
2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon dried dill ((or 1 tablespoon fresh dill))
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 (12 ounce) cans solid white Albacore tuna (not chunk light), drained well
6 cups cooked medium-sized pasta shells
1 cup frozen peas ((thawed))
2 stalks celery, minced
1 small red onion, minced ((about a 1/2 cup))
1/4 cup dill pickles, minced ((preferably Kosher))

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, dijon, sugar, dill, salt, and pepper and whisk to combine.
Add the tuna to the bowl and mash with a fork to break up. Add the pasta, peas, celery, onion, and pickles and stir until everything is evenly coated in the sauce.
Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled through, at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1.5 cup, Calories 399 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 472 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g

PASTA SALAD WITH TUNA, CAPERS & BALSAMIC DRESSING

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Update tuna pasta salad by skipping the mayo and adding balsamic vinegar, olive oil, colourful tomatoes and celery

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories Lunch, Main course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

350g orecchiette pasta
225g jar MSC approved tuna in spring water, drained
1 tbsp caper , drained
15 peppadew peppers from a jar, chopped
1 celery heart, sliced
140g yellow, red or a mixture of cherry tomato , halved
75ml balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
100g bag rocket leaves
good handful basil leaves

Steps:

Cook the pasta following pack instructions, then drain and rinse in cold water. After draining again, transfer to a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients except the basil, season well, and toss to combine. Scatter with basil and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 82 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 16 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD WITH OLIVES AND CAPERS

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Provided by Mary deMuth

Categories Salad Olive Pasta Quick & Easy Summer Bon Appétit Texas

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups diced seeded plum tomatoes
2 cups chopped fresh fennel (about 1 medium bulb)
1 cup chopped fresh basil
6 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives
1/4 cup drained capers
16 ounces penne pasta

Steps:

Whisk olive oil, tomato paste, vinegar, and garlic in small bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
Combine tomatoes, fennel, basil, onions, olives, and capers in large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let tomato mixture stand at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours, tossing occasionally.
Cook penne in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water and drain again. Transfer pasta to large bowl. Pour dressing over and toss to coat. Add tomato mixture and toss to blend.