Best Tuna Piccata Pasta Salad Recipes

TUNA 'PICCATA'

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A quick, easy, and very tasty pasta dish. Tuna, cilantro, garlic, capers and parmesan combine to make a delightful sauce for bow tie pasta. Unusual but delicious -- enjoy!

Provided by quondamquadrat

Categories Tuna

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
6 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 bunches cilantro, coarsely chopped
6 tablespoons lemon juice
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained and mashed until no large chunks remain
3 teaspoons capers
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Five minutes before pasta will be done, start the sauce.
Saute garlic in oil.
Add cilantro and 4 tablespoons lemon juice and saute until greens are slightly wilted.
Add tuna and capers and mix well, stirring to keep things from sticking. Add lemon juice as needed to keep things moist. Remove from heat when warmed through.
Pour sauce over pasta and mix. Add Parmesan cheese and mix again. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 749.7, Fat 26.4, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 139.1, Sodium 319.5, Carbohydrate 85.9, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 3, Protein 41.5

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