Best 5 Lemon Broccoli Tuna Pasta Salad Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal that's also healthy and delicious? Lemon Broccoli Tuna Pasta Salad is the perfect solution. This refreshing and flavorful salad is packed with protein, vegetables, and whole grains, making it a well-balanced meal that's also low in calories. Plus, it's incredibly versatile and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer your pasta salad creamy or tangy, with lots of vegetables or a simple side dish, this recipe has you covered. With four variations included - Classic Lemon Broccoli Tuna Pasta Salad, Creamy Lemon Broccoli Tuna Pasta Salad, Lemon Broccoli Tuna Pasta Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Lemon Broccoli Tuna Pasta Salad with Arugula - you're sure to find a version that suits your taste buds.

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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

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

LEMON SPAGHETTI WITH TUNA & BROCCOLI



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15 minutes is all you need to whip up this fresh, light and healthy fish pasta with olives, capers and greens

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

350g spaghetti
250g broccoli , cut into small florets
2 shallots , finely chopped
85g pitted green olive , halved
2 tbsp caper , drained
198g can tuna in oil
zest and juice 1 lemon
1 tbsp olive oil , plus extra for drizzling

Steps:

  • Boil the spaghetti in salted water for 6 mins. Add the broccoli and boil for 4 mins more or until both are just tender.
  • Meanwhile, mix the shallots, olives, capers, tuna and lemon zest and juice in a roomy serving bowl. Drain the pasta and broccoli, add to the bowl and toss really well with the olive oil and lots of black pepper. Serve with a little extra olive oil drizzled over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 62 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium

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.

TUNA, CHICKPEAS AND BROCCOLI SALAD



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This recipe is inspired by a common Italian combination, tuna and beans. It's a salad that keeps well in the refrigerator and one that's great to have on hand during the week. The broccoli will not retain its pretty green color once in contact with the acid in the dressing, so for best results keep the broccoli separate, along with a tablespoon of the dressing. Just before you want to eat, toss in the broccoli and extra dressing; or eat the broccoli separately with the dressing.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 10m

Yield 2 1/2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can water-packed light tuna, drained
1/2 can chickpeas, (1/3 cup) drained and rinsed
1 stalk celery, cut in small (1/4-inch) dice
1/2 red bell pepper, cut in small (1/4-inch) dice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (optional)
1 broccoli crown, steamed for 4 to 5 minutes and broken into florets
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon vinegar (red wine, sherry or white wine)
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the tuna, chickpeas, celery, bell pepper, parsley and chives. Keep the broccoli separate.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix together the lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and Dijon mustard. Whisk in the olive oil and yogurt, and toss with the tuna and chickpea mixture. Refrigerate in a bowl or in containers until ready to take to work or eat. Add the broccoli just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 324, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 824 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BOW TIE PASTA WITH BROCCOLI, GARLIC, AND LEMON



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Pasta tossed with a garlic & lemon sauce. So simple, yet so delicious.

Provided by Maryann D.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (8 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Warm olive oil in a small frying pan over low heat. Slowly cook garlic in oil until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Be very careful not to burn garlic. Stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water. About 5 minutes before pasta is done, drop broccoli into the pasta water. Continue to cook until pasta is cooked and broccoli is crisp-tender. Drain.
  • Toss pasta, broccoli, and lemon sauce in a large bowl. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 395.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh broccoli and lemon zest.
  • If you don't have any lemon zest, you can use 1 tablespoon of lemon juice instead.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to this salad, such as chopped celery, carrots, or red onion.
  • If you're using canned tuna, be sure to drain it well before adding it to the salad.
  • To make this salad ahead of time, simply cook the broccoli and tuna according to the instructions in the recipe, and then refrigerate them separately. When you're ready to serve, combine all of the ingredients and enjoy!

Conclusion:

This lemon broccoli tuna pasta salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that's perfect for lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover broccoli and tuna. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your household.

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