ITALIAN TUNA PASTA SALAD

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I used to love Tuna Helper's Pasta Salad and was so disappointed when they discontinued it. Over the years I've kicked around different ideas. This is what I think is a fairly close approximation to it.

Provided by Dooners

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (6 1/2 ounce) can tuna, drained
1 lb cooked spiral shaped pasta
1/2 medium onion, minced
1 cup frozen peas, cooked
1 cup Miracle Whip
1 (5/8 ounce) packet Italian salad dressing mix
milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine Miracle Whip dressing and packet of Italian dressing mix. If mixture is too thick, thin with some milk until desired consistency.
  • Add minced onion, tuna, and peas. Mix well.
  • Add cooked pasta.
  • Toss to coat pasta and chill in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.1, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 17.5, Sodium 59.8, Carbohydrate 41.4, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3.2, Protein 19.3

Suela Pllana
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This pasta salad is on my list of recipes to try. It sounds like the perfect summer dish.


Jubaer Nadia
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I can't wait to try this pasta salad! It looks so delicious.


leo Martin
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This pasta salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Destination anchor
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I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so flavorful and refreshing.


AMV HEAVEN
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Tim Crockett
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I love the combination of flavors in this pasta salad. The tuna, vegetables, and dressing all come together perfectly.


Lucy325
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This is a really versatile pasta salad. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Moon White (Moon)
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I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover tuna.


Suraj Bhatt
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day!


wisdom law
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I'm not a huge fan of tuna, but I really enjoyed this pasta salad. The dressing is light and flavorful and the vegetables add a nice crunch.


Sanu Gautam
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Faffy Chuma
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I made this pasta salad for a party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Richard Black
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This is the best tuna pasta salad I've ever had! The dressing is perfectly balanced and the vegetables are crisp and flavorful.


Carlan Ion
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I love the addition of sun-dried tomatoes and artichokes to this pasta salad. They give it a really nice Mediterranean flavor.


Ogechi Uduma
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This tuna pasta salad is a summer staple in our house! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and it's always a hit at potlucks and picnics.


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