Best 11 Tuna And Pea Salad Stuffed Shells Recipes

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In search of a unique and flavorful dish, look no further than tuna and pea salad stuffed shells. This mouthwatering recipe combines the classic flavors of tuna salad with the delightful surprise of a pea-filled center, all enveloped in tender pasta shells. As a seafood and vegetable combination, this dish offers both culinary delight and nutritional value. With its vibrant colors and delectable taste, tuna and pea salad stuffed shells are sure to impress your family and friends, making it a perfect addition to your menu for any occasion.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

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

STUFFED TUNA SALAD SHELLS



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Cold stuffed shells for an easy appetizer or healthy snack. You can sub chicken or salmon for the tuna. From Betty Crocker's Best-Loved Recipes.

Provided by carmenskitchen

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 27m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

18 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 cup frozen green pea
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise or 1/4 cup salad dressing
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
salt and pepper
1 dash 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 and stir in tuna, onion, lemon juice, herbs, salt and pepper.
  • Fold in peas.
  • Spoon one heaping tablespoonful of mixture into each shell.
  • Sprinkle with paprika before serving.

TUNA SALAD STUFFED SHELLS



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Provided by Wild Planet

Categories     

Tuna Recipes

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (5oz) Wild Planet Skipjack Wild Tuna, undrained
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1 can (5oz) Wild Planet Albacore Wild Tuna, undrained
1 Tbsp finely chopped carrot
1 Tbsp finely chopped celery
1 Tbsp mayonnaise, or to taste
6 large cooked pasta shells, cooled
Finely chopped parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Place tuna, including the natural juices from the can, into a small bowl and flake with a fork. 
  • Add carrot, celery, and mayonnaise; mix gently to combine. 
  • Spoon tuna mixture into pasta shells, sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2

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 FISH PEA SALAD



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An easy, QUICK, but absolutely delicious recipe that's great on sandwiches, with crackers, or even on its own. Kids love it too!

Provided by erinelz

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (12 ounce) can chunk light tuna in water, drained
1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
¼ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise, or as needed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the tuna into a bowl with the peas, and lightly stir to break up the tuna and combine with the peas. Add the mayonnaise, garlic powder, and pepper, and stir to mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 159.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

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.

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TUNA-STUFFED JUMBO SHELLS



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These light, fresh-tasting stuffed shells really star as part of a luncheon menu. I came up with this distinctive combination of ingredients by accident one day using leftovers from other recipes. It's a cool summer main dish. - Phy Bresse, Lumberton, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

10 jumbo pasta shells
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
1 can (12 ounces) tuna, drained
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced green onions
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup shredded carrot
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
CREAMY CELERY DRESSING:
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon onion powder
Lettuce leaves and red onion rings, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise and sugar. Stir in tuna, celery, onions, green pepper, carrot and parsley. Spoon into pasta shells; cover and refrigerate. , For the dressing, combine sour cream, sugar, vinegar, mayonnaise, celery seed and onion powder. , Arrange lettuce, onion rings and shells on a serving platter; drizzle with dressing.

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TUNA AND CHICKPEA SALAD



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Light and refreshing tuna salad that can be eaten as a main dish or served with pita chips as an appetizer. For meatier salad, add one more can of undrained tuna. You can also add drained, chopped artichoke hearts.

Provided by krissy g.

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (5 ounce) can Italian tuna packed in olive oil, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
1 (2.25 ounce) can black olives, chopped
¼ cup chopped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
½ red onion, chopped
lemon, juiced
¼ cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Stir the tuna, chickpeas, olives, parsley, red onion, lemon juice, and feta cheese together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 700.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

TUNA SALAD WITH SHELLS



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups macaroni shells
1 6 1/2- or 7-ounce can tuna in oil, undrained
1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 small zucchini, finely chopped
1/4 cup drained capers
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup mayonnaise
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Cook shells in boiling salted water until tender. Drain well.
  • Break tuna into chunks and combine with tomato, cucumber, zucchini and capers. Add lemon juice. Stir mayonnaise until smooth and fold in. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with parsley and basil and chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 705, UnsaturatedFat 41 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 687 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

TUNA-FILLED SHELLS



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Hot tuna's a hit when you mix it with sizable pasta shells and a cheesy sauce. Dill also complements the fish nicely in this cream comfort food. It's a great change of pace from the traditional tuna casserole. -Connie Staal, Greenbrier, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 jumbo pasta shells
5 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 celery rib, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 slices white bread, crumbled
1 can (12 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1/2 cup reduced-fat ranch salad dressing
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Meanwhile in a saucepan, combine the flour, milk, dill and salt until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour 1-1/4 cups sauce into a 2-qt. baking dish; set aside. , In a nonstick skillet, saute celery and onion in oil until tender. Add bread. Stir in the tuna, salad dressing and cheese; mix well. Drain shells; stuff with tuna mixture. Place over sauce. Drizzle with remaining sauce. Cover and bake at 350° until bubbly and heated through, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 733mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STUFFED TUNA SHELLS



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Number Of Ingredients 12

18 uncooked jumbo pasta shells (about half of 12-ounce package)
1 cup frozen frozen green peas
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 cans (6 ounces each) tuna packed in water, drained
2 tablespoons finely-chopped onions
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Dash of paprika

Steps:

  • 1. Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package pat dry.2. 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.3. Spoon 1 heaping tablespoonful tuna mixture into each shell. Sprinkle with paprika before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.1 SERVING: Calories 255 (Calories from Fat 80) Fat 9g (Saturated 2g) Cholesterol 25mg Sodium 280mg Carbohydrates 26g (Dietary Fiber 2g) Protein 19g.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality canned tuna. Look for tuna that is packed in water or olive oil, and avoid tuna that is packed in brine.
  • If you are using fresh peas, be sure to cook them until they are tender but still have a slight crunch.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to your salad, such as chopped celery, red onion, or cucumber.
  • If you don't have any jumbo pasta shells, you can use regular pasta shells or even macaroni. Just be sure to cook the pasta according to the package directions.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, simply prepare the salad filling and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, stuff the pasta shells with the salad filling and bake according to the recipe instructions.

Conclusion:

Tuna and pea salad stuffed shells are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual lunch. The salad filling is made with a combination of tuna, peas, mayonnaise, and celery, and it is stuffed into jumbo pasta shells and baked until golden brown. The result is a creamy, flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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