Best Summertime Tuna Pasta Salad Recipes

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SUMMERTIME TUNA PASTA SALAD



Summertime Tuna Pasta Salad image

It's fresh, light, tasty and healthy. (Variation: If you are not a big tuna fan like me, try one 7.5 ounce can of salmon, drained and flaked.)

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup creamy salad dressing (e.g. Miracle Whip)
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups elbow macaroni
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix dressing, dill weed and ground black pepper. Mix in macaroni, tuna, broccoli, celery and cucumber until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 14.7 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 286.9 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

SUMMERTIME TUNA PASTA SALAD



Summertime Tuna Pasta Salad image

Cut-up veggies add color and crunch to this cool and creamy tuna and pasta salad. Double bonus: It's a breeze to make and serves a crowd.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 3h25m

Yield Makes 12 servings, 1/2 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1 tsp. dill weed
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 cups cooked bow tie pasta
1 can (6 oz.) white tuna in water, drained, flaked
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup sliced celery

Steps:

  • Mix dressing, dill weed and pepper in large bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Cover.
  • Refrigerate several hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 180 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

SUMMERTIME PASTA SALAD WITH FRESH TUNA



Summertime Pasta Salad with Fresh Tuna image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Salt
8 ounces penne
1 pound fresh tuna steak, about 3/4-inch thick
1/4 cup olive oil
1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn, thawed and patted dry
1 jar (6-7 ounces) roasted red peppers or fried sweet peppers with onions, chopped
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/4 cup mayonnaise, optional
2 tablespoons snipped chives

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. When the pasta is done, drain it, cool under cold water, drain again and pat dry.
  • Meanwhile, grill or broil the tuna 2 to 3 minutes a side only or until charred on the outside, but rare on the inside. (If you don't like tuna rare, substitute canned tuna which you don't cook.) When the tuna is done remove it to a plate for later.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the olive oil, corn, peppers, red pepper flakes and optional mayonnaise. Toss the pasta with the olive oil, corn and peppers.
  • Portion out the pasta. Cut the tuna into thin diagonal strips and pile them in the center of the pasta; garnish with chives.

LOW-FAT SUMMERTIME TUNA PASTA SALAD



Low-Fat Summertime Tuna Pasta Salad image

Pasta, garden vegetables and tuna are lightly coated with a creamy dill-flavored dressing for a delightful warm-weather salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Special Diets

Time 3h25m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup MIRACLE WHIP FREE Dressing
1 tsp. dill weed
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 cups farfalle (bow-tie pasta), cooked, drained
1 cup small broccoli florets
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 can (5 oz.) white tuna in water, drained, flaked

Steps:

  • Mix dressing, dill weed and pepper in large bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g

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