Best Tuna Pea Salad In Shells Recipes

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TUNA PASTA SALAD



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This Tuna Pasta Salad with shell noodles, peas, tuna, celery, and Greek yogurt is fast, healthy, and a dish your whole family can enjoy!

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Main Course     Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces small shells pasta (, or your favorite bite-size pasta)
7 ounces canned albacore white tuna, packed in water (, drained)
2 ribs celery (, chopped)
1/4 cup red onion (, chopped)
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
dried dill weed (, to taste, optional)
salt and freshly ground black pepper (, to taste)

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package instructions, until al dente. Drain.
  • In a large bowl add chopped onion and celery, peas, cooked pasta, and drained tuna.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the mayo and Greek yogurt.
  • Stir half of the sauce into the pasta mixture and toss to evenly coat. Season with salt and pepper and dried dil, to taste.
  • Refrigerate pasta and remaining sauce separately, covered, for 30 min. Stir in remaining sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 275 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TUNA & PEA SALAD IN SHELLS



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This is a fantastic main dish perfect for those hot summer days when a light, cool meal sounds good. I make the day before to let the flavors blend.

Provided by Claudia Dawn

Categories     Tuna

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (9 ounce) package frozen peas, cooked,drained,cooled
16 large shell macaroni, for stuffing
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can albacore tuna, drained,flaked
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
2 eggs, hard boiled,chopped
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dill weed

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni as directed on package; drain.
  • Set aside in bowl of cold water.
  • Combine remaining ingredients.
  • Add peas; toss gently.
  • Drain water off of pasta.
  • Spoon about 1/4 cup tuna mixture into each macaroni shell.
  • Cover; refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.9, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 63.6, Sodium 186, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 3.4, Protein 9

TUNA SHELL SALAD



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Do you like tuna but need a new way to serve it? Foll Pat Kordas' lead. "I created this light salad as a way to use tuna in dishes other than sandwiches," the Nutley, New Jersey cook explains. "Mustard and dill enhance the flavor."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (7 ounces) small pasta shells
1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 large carrot, shredded
3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a salad bowl, combine the pasta, tuna, onion and carrot. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts :

STUFFED TUNA SHELLS



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Enjoy these tuna stuffed pasta shells - perfect appetizers for potluck that are ready in 20 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

18 uncooked jumbo pasta shells (about half of 12-ounce package)
1 box (9 oz) frozen baby sweet peas
1/4 cup Yoplait® plain yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 cans (6 ounces each) tuna packed in water, drained
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
Dash of 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. Stir in remaining ingredients except paprika. Gently fold in peas.
  • Spoon 1 heaping tablespoonful tuna mixture into each shell. Sprinkle with paprika before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg

TUNA PEA SALAD



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Crisp and delightful tuna salad, served on crackers or on a bed of lettuce. There are lots of different veggies you can substitute, but these are our favorites.

Provided by BakinBaby

Categories     Spreads

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (6 ounce) albacore tuna
1/2 cup celery (chopped)
1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
1/4 cup water chestnut (chopped)
2 eggs (boiled and chopped)
1/2 green pepper (chopped)
3 tablespoons pimientos (chopped)
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • combine ingredients, chill at least 3 hours, serve with crackers,on lettuce leaves or in tomato shells.

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