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MEDITERRANEAN TUNA PASTA SALAD (NO MAYO)

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This Mediterranean-style Tuna Pasta Salad is a healthy and lighter version of classic pasta salad packed with protein-rich tuna tossed with the best lemon yogurt vinaigrette. This no-mayo tuna pasta salad is an easy make-ahead recipe perfect served as a side dish, easy lunch or dinner.

Provided by Chef Kathy McDaniel

Time 16m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

12 ounces short pasta (rotini, penne, farfalle)
2 (5-ounces) canned solid white tuna (in water)
1/2 cup diced onions
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
1 cup diced cucumber
3 tablespoons capers, drained
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Steps:

Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients.
Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Rinse in cold water.
Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl. Add the vinaigrette and toss well to combine. Serve (See Note)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 522 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TUNA PASTA SALAD

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Here's a potluck idea to please a crowd! Easy tuna pasta salad is made with convenient canned tuna and frozen peas, plus an extra-fun topping: potato chips!

Categories weeknight meals main dish salad

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

8 oz. large pasta shells
3/4 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. sour cream
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
2 5-oz. cans albacore tuna, drained
1 c. frozen green peas, thawed
1/2 c. chopped celery (about 2 stalks)
1/2 c. chopped red bell pepper
1/4 c. chopped red onion
Lettuce, for serving
Potato chips, crushed

Steps:

Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool the pasta. Let stand 5 minutes.
Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, parsley, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the pasta, tuna, peas, celery, bell pepper, and onion. Gently fold together until well coated, making sure not to break up the tuna too much.
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Spoon into a serving bowl lined with lettuce leaves. Top with chips just before serving.

TUNA PASTA SALAD

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This is one of those salads where I say, "The longer it sits, the better it gets." You'll often find this cool and creamy pasta salad at my family's get-togethers.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 to 12 servings (9 1/2 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

One 12-ounce package tri-color bow-tie pasta
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 stalk celery, cut into large chunks
1/2 red bell pepper
1/2 red onion
Three 5-ounce cans solid white tuna in water, drained
3 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons Miss Brown's House Seasoning, recipe follows
1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
Chopped fresh curly parsley, for garnish (optional)
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to the package directions. Drain and run under cold water to cool, then drain again. Transfer to a serving bowl.
While the pasta cooks, pulse the celery, bell pepper and red onion in a food processor until finely minced. Add to the serving bowl along with the tuna and eggs.
Stir together the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, House Seasoning and relish in a small bowl. Pour over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving, if desired.
Stir together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.