Best Stuffed Tuna Salad Shells Recipes

Stuffed Tuna Salad Shells image

Provided by carmenskitchen

Time 27m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

18 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 cup frozen green pea
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise or 1/4 cup salad dressing
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
salt and pepper
1 dash paprika

Steps:

Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package;pat dry.
Rinse frozen peas with cold water to separate;drain and pat dry.
Mix yogurt and mayonnaise in medium bowl and stir in tuna, onion, lemon juice, herbs, salt and pepper.
Fold in peas.
Spoon one heaping tablespoonful of mixture into each shell.
Sprinkle with paprika before serving.

Tuna and Pea Salad Stuffed Shells image

Provided by Chris VanDusen

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pkg frozen sweet peas, 9 oz
16 macaroni, large shells
2 can(s) tuna, canned, drained and flaked
1 stalk(s) celery, chopped
2 Tbsp sweet pickle relish or you could use dill pickle relish
1 Tbsp green onion, chopped
1/2 c sour cream
1/4 c mayonnaise
1 tsp lemon juice
leaf lettuce

Steps:

1. Wash lettuce leaves and soak in bowl of cold water.
2. Cook peas as directed on package, drain and cool.
3. Cook macaroni shells as directed on package, drain and set aside in bowl of cold water
4. In large bowl combine remaining ingredients, except peas.
5. Add peas, toss gently
6. Drain water from cooked macaroni and pat dry with paper towels.
7. Spoon 1/4 cup of tuna mixture in each shell. Place in shallow dish, cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
8. Paper towel dry lettuce leafs.
9. To serve, place lettuce leaf on individual serving plate and top with stuffed shell.
10. NOTE: The tuna salad by itself is really good for sandwiches.