Best 10 Garden Tuna Pasta Salad Recipes

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Welcome to the culinary journey of discovering the tantalizing flavors of "Garden Tuna Pasta Salad"! If you're seeking a delightful dish that blends the freshness of garden vegetables, the protein-packed goodness of tuna, and the comforting embrace of pasta, then you've come to the right place. This article will take you through an array of delectable recipes, offering a symphony of tastes and textures that will elevate your next meal to a gourmet experience. From classic tuna pasta salad variations to innovative twists that incorporate unique ingredients, our comprehensive guide will provide you with all the inspiration you need to create a dish that will leave your taste buds dancing. So, get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the best recipes for "Garden Tuna Pasta Salad"!

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TUNA SALAD



Tuna Salad image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 12m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds very fresh tuna steak, cut 1-inch thick
4 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for brushing
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus extra for sprinkling
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black, plus extra for sprinkling
2 limes, zest grated
1 teaspoon wasabi powder
6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (3 limes)
2 teaspoons soy sauce
10 dashes hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)
1 to 2 ripe Hass avocados, medium diced
1/4 cup minced scallions, white and green parts (2 scallions)
1/4 cup red onion, small diced

Steps:

  • Brush the tuna steaks with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the tuna steaks in a very hot saute pan and cook for only 1 minute on each side. Set aside on a platter.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, pepper, lime zest, wasabi, lime juice, soy sauce and hot sauce. Add the avocados to the vinaigrette.
  • Cut the tuna in chunks and place it in a large bowl. Add the scallions and red onion and mix well. Pour the vinaigrette mixture over the tuna and carefully mix.

GARDEN TUNA PASTA SALAD



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A delicious pasta salad that tastes great with all the veggies in it. I substitute canned shrimp in place of canned tuna if I want to change it up a bit.

Provided by Amy Hunter Shaw

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 (6 ounce) can water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
⅔ cup chopped yellow bell pepper
⅔ cup chopped celery
½ cup shredded carrot
¼ cup sliced radishes
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
¾ cup mayonnaise
½ cup ranch dressing
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine tuna, bell pepper, celery, carrot, radishes, green onions, and parsley in a large bowl.
  • Drain macaroni and rinse in cold water. Drain again and add to the bowl with the tuna mixture.
  • Combine mayonnaise, ranch dressing, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 682.4 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

GARDEN TUNA SANDWICHES



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"This sandwich is the perfect pick when you're having a few friends over for a light, delicious lunch," comments Dani Ray of Sherman Oaks, California. The tuna filling gets its garden-fresh taste and pretty color form cucumber, green onions and shredded carrot.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (6 ounces) water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
2/3 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Pepper to taste
8 slices whole wheat bread
4 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Spread on four slices of bread; top with lettuce and remaining bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 936mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GARDEN PASTA SALAD



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A zesty pasta recipe, with lots of crunchy vegetables.

Provided by L. Gale

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked tri-color spiral pasta
½ cup thinly sliced carrots
2 stalks celery, chopped
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
2 large tomatoes, diced
¼ cup chopped onion
2 (16 ounce) bottles Italian-style salad dressing
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling water until al dente. Rinse under cold water, and drain.
  • Mix chopped carrots, celery, cucumber, green pepper, tomatoes, and onion together in large bowl.
  • Combine cooled pasta and vegetables together in large bowl. Pour Italian dressing over mixture, add Parmesan cheese and mix well.
  • Chill for one hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 3.5 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1539.7 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

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

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.

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

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.

CREAMY VEGGIE TUNA PASTA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy Veggie Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: lemon, lemon, small red onion, small yellow bell pepper, small red bell pepper, celery stalks, carrots, solid white canned tuna in water, dried farfalle pasta, celery, whole cumin seeds, ground turmeric, white vinegar, dijon mustard, Hellmann's® Mayonnaise, kosher salt, red pepper flakes, freshly ground black pepper, large fresh basil leaves, fresh chives, reserved carrot tops and stem

Provided by Hellmann's

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 lemon, zested
1 lemon, juiced
½ small red onion, diced
1 small yellow bell pepper
1 small red bell pepper
3 celery stalks, diced
2 carrots, grated, tops reserved for dressing
12 oz solid white canned tuna in water, drained
8 oz dried farfalle pasta, cooked acording to package instructions
¼ cup celery, finely chopped
½ teaspoon whole cumin seeds, lightly toasted
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
2 ½ tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
⅓ cup Hellmann's® Mayonnaise
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 large fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh chives, finely chopped
reserved carrot tops and stem, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, and red onion. Let pickle for about 15 minutes.
  • Remove the stems from the yellow and red bell peppers. Cut off the sides of the peppers, keeping the seeds and tops intact in the centers, then slice into strips and dice into small pieces. Transfer the bell peppers to the bowl with the pickled onion, along with the diced celery, grated carrots, tuna, and pasta. Toss to combine.
  • Make the herb mayo dressing: In a small bowl, combine the cumin seeds, turmeric, white vinegar, Dijon mustard, Hellmann's® Mayonnaise, salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper, basil, chives, and carrot tops. Whisk until smooth.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until well coated.
  • Garnish with the celery leaves and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 18 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 8 grams

GARDEN TUNA MACARONI SALAD



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"I knew this recipe was a hit the first time I served it at a barbecue and got wonderful compliments," recalls Scarlett Hilton in Sabina, Ohio. "I even got a phone call afterward suggesting that I open a restaurant!" We have to agree this cool, creamy and crunchy salad really is delicious.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
2/3 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
2/3 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup diced radishes
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3/4 cup Miracle Whip
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine tuna, vegetables and parsley. Drain macaroni and rinse in cold water; add to tuna mixture., In a small bowl, combine Miracle Whip, ranch dressing, Parmesan cheese and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts :

GARDEN TUNA SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Fish     Pasta     Tomato     Vegetable     Picnic     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Tuna     Cucumber     Summer     Winter     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 6-ounce can water-packed tuna, drained, flaked
1 large tomato, chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 celery stalks, chopped
4 ounces (about 1 cup) small shell pasta, freshly cooked
6 tablespoons (or more) prepared ranch-style salad dressing
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dried dillweed

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl. Mix in pasta. Add dressing and dill and blend well. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. (Salad can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Adjust salad with more dressing if desired and serve.

TUNA GARDEN SALAD



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From my MIL's recipe file on a hand-written card. My MIL didn't recognize the writing! It sounds good. The recipe says that it makes 18 sandwiches but may also be served as as a salad on a bed of lettuce. Note: cooking time is chilling time.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (13 ounce) can albacore tuna in water
8 ounces cottage cheese
2 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
1/3 cup celery, chopped
2 scallions, chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated

Steps:

  • Drain tuna and flake into a bowl.
  • Add all other ingredients and mix well.
  • Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Serve on bread of choice for a sandwich or on a bed of lettuce as a salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.4, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 566, Carbohydrate 6.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2, Protein 23.2

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, flavorful tuna, and a good quality pasta will make a big difference in the overall taste of the salad.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Al dente pasta is the best choice for this salad, as it will hold its shape and won't get mushy.
  • Flake the tuna well: This will help to distribute the tuna evenly throughout the salad.
  • Use a light dressing: A simple vinaigrette or a light mayonnaise-based dressing is a good choice for this salad.
  • Add some crunch: Chopped celery, carrots, or nuts can add a nice crunch to the salad.
  • Serve chilled: This salad is best served chilled, so make it ahead of time and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.

Conclusion:

Garden tuna pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It is also a great way to use up leftover tuna. With its combination of fresh vegetables, flavorful tuna, and a light dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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