TUNA-CUCUMBER-PASTA SALAD

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Here is a tuna-cucumber-pasta recipe that delivers amazing fresh flavors and has always been a favorite whenever it has been served. Guaranteed to be the WOW factor of your meal. This recipe and some of my other favorites are on: dougsdinners.blogspot.com

Provided by dhoag3423

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (8 ounce) package rotini pasta (rotini pasta preferred, tri-color fun for summer) or 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni noodles (rotini pasta preferred, tri-color fun for summer)
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Italian dressing (I think Good Seasons is superior to Wish Bone)
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
2 tablespoons fresh dill weed, chopped fine or 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
2 cups cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, then each half cut in two lengthwise again and then sliced thinly
1/2 cup green pepper, diced
1/4 cup scallion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (7 ounce) cans albacore tuna in water, well drained by pressing lid hard on tuna while holding can upside down over sink (Costco Solid White Albacore tuna is wonderful! Bumblebee albacore in water second)

Steps:

  • Prepare macaroni or pasta as directed on package. Combine mayonnaise, Italian dressing, mustard, and dill. Add pasta to dressing and mix well. Place vegetables and tuna in salad bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add pasta and dressing mixture and toss all ingredients gently. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours before serving.
  • NOTES: Good Seasons Italian salad dressing makes an easy, wonderful marinade for chicken on the grill. Place chicken pieces in Ziploc bag with ½ cup salad dressing for at least one hour. Be careful, remembering that the dressing is made with salad oil and will flare up at first as the oil ignites. It can also be used dry as a rub.
  • Good Seasons salad dressing is becoming harder to find as Kraft Foods moves toward higher end premium dressings.

Tayyba Ali
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Sarah Robinson
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I'm not a huge fan of tuna salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and refreshing.


Melle Derick
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This is the perfect salad for a summer cookout.


4wd Combine Driver
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I love the addition of cucumber in this salad. It gives it a nice crunch and freshness.


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


Anwer khan
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover tuna.


Tymorreion Buckley
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This is my new favorite pasta salad recipe. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Bhim
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Mumzamil Khan
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. The combination of tuna, cucumber, and pasta is perfect.


Dawn MacKay
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.


Olj1k
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This tuna cucumber pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! It's so fresh and flavorful, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.