Best 9 Tuna Salad Jumbo Shells Recipes

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Tuna salad jumbo shells are a delightful dish that combines the flavors of tuna salad with the chewy texture of jumbo pasta shells. This classic dish is easy to make and can be customized to your liking with a variety of ingredients. Whether you like your tuna salad with mayonnaise, relish, or a combination of vegetables, there is a recipe out there that will satisfy your taste buds.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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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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

BEST EVER TUNA SALAD



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Creamy, delicious tuna salad with a surprise ingredient!

Provided by Kristy

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 eggs
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, shredded
½ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon sour cream
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
½ teaspoon dried dill weed
⅛ teaspoon lemon pepper
2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
¾ cup finely chopped onion

Steps:

  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop finely.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine tuna, crabmeat, mayonnaise, sour cream and mustard. Stir in chopped egg, dill weed, lemon pepper, dill and sweet relish and chopped onion. Mix thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 80.1 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 260.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

TUNA-STUFFED SHELLS



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Come out of your culinary shell and enjoy these tuna- and vegetable-stuffed treats served with a savory tomato-basil vinaigrette.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

16 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
2 large tomatoes, seeded, chopped (2 cups)
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cans (5 oz each) albacore tuna in water, drained, flaked
1 large carrot, shredded (1 cup)
1 small zucchini, shredded (1 cup)
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
Lettuce leaf

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  • While pasta is cooking, in medium bowl, mix all vinaigrette ingredients just until blended. Set aside.
  • In another medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons basil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in tuna, carrot, zucchini and onion until evenly mixed. Fill each pasta shell with 1 rounded tablespoon tuna mixture.
  • Line serving platter with lettuce leaves. Arrange shells on lettuce. Serve with vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 630 mg

TUNA SALAD JUMBO SHELLS



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Make and share this Tuna Salad Jumbo Shells recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

10 jumbo pasta shells
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sugar
1 (12 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup shredded carrot
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon onion powder
lettuce leaf

Steps:

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

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 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

SALAD STUFFED SHELLS



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A really different way to present pasta salad OR your favorite recipe for tuna and chicken salad! A really creative finger food that will impress your guests at picnics, BBQs, and showers! I served this on a bed of lettuce garnished with green and black olives.

Provided by Micki

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 8

18 jumbo pasta shells
½ pound thinly sliced salami
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup chopped roma tomatoes
¾ cup seeded and chopped cucumber
¾ cup chopped red onion
½ cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta shells in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water until chilled.
  • Combine salami, romaine lettuce, roma tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in a large bowl; pour balsamic vinaigrette dressing over salad and toss to coat. Stuff pasta shells with lettuce mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 31.6 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 819 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

TUNA-STUFFED JUMBO SHELLS RECIPE



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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 Barenakedchef

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h25m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

10 jumbo pasta shells
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
1 (12 ounce) can tuna, drained
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced green onion
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup shredded carrot
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
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

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.
  • 2. For the dressing, combine sour cream, sugar, vinegar, mayonnaise, celery seed and onion powder.
  • 3. Arrange lettuce, onion rings and shells on a serving platter; drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.2, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 31.8, Sodium 65.3, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 17.1, Protein 16.8

Tips for Making the Best Tuna Salad Jumbo Shells:

  • Use high-quality tuna: Opt for tuna packed in olive oil or water instead of vegetable oil, as it has a better flavor and texture.
  • Flake the tuna well: Use a fork to gently flake the tuna to avoid breaking it up into tiny pieces.
  • Make your own tuna salad: While you can use store-bought tuna salad, making your own allows you to customize the flavors and ingredients to your liking.
  • Don't overcook the pasta shells: Cook the pasta shells according to the package instructions, but be careful not to overcook them, as they will become too soft and mushy.
  • Let the pasta shells cool slightly before stuffing: This will help prevent the tuna salad from making the pasta shells too soggy.
  • Stuff the pasta shells generously: Use a spoon or piping bag to stuff the pasta shells with a generous amount of tuna salad.
  • Bake the pasta shells until golden brown: Bake the pasta shells at a high temperature (400°F or 200°C) until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve the pasta shells immediately: Tuna salad jumbo shells are best served immediately after baking, while they are still warm and crispy.

Conclusion:

Tuna salad jumbo shells are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. With a crispy pasta shell, creamy tuna salad filling, and melted cheese, these jumbo shells are sure to be a hit with the whole family. Whether you're looking for a simple weeknight dinner or a fun appetizer for a party, tuna salad jumbo shells are a great option. So next time you're craving a tuna salad sandwich, try making it into jumbo shells instead – you won't be disappointed!

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