Best 7 Summery Herbed Tuna Pasta Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors with our refreshing Summery Herbed Tuna Pasta Salad! This vibrant dish bursts with a medley of tantalizing ingredients, offering a delightful balance of textures and tastes. Succulent tuna flakes, tender pasta, crisp vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a tangy lemon-herb dressing come together to create a culinary masterpiece. Dive into this delectable salad that promises to transport your taste buds to a summer paradise.

In addition to the main recipe, this article also features a delightful collection of pasta salad variations. Craving a meatless option? Try our tantalizing Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad, where roasted vegetables take center stage, offering a symphony of flavors and colors. For a zesty twist, whip up our tangy Greek Pasta Salad, where feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and a zesty lemon-oregano dressing create an explosion of Mediterranean flavors. If you're a fan of creamy dressings, our Creamy Dill Pasta Salad is sure to satisfy your cravings, with its luscious dill-infused dressing enveloping tender pasta and vegetables.

And for those seeking a hearty and protein-packed option, our Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is the perfect choice, featuring succulent grilled chicken, crunchy croutons, and a classic Caesar dressing. Each recipe is carefully crafted to provide a unique flavor experience, ensuring that you'll find the perfect pasta salad to suit your taste buds. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our Summery Herbed Tuna Pasta Salad and its delectable recipe variations!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY TUNA PASTA SALAD



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This creamy salad combines pasta & tuna to create the perfect light lunch or side to supper! With the addition of pickles, cheese, and peas it is sure to be a hit!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups rotini pasta (measured dry)
6 ounces canned tuna (drained)
½ cup celery (diced)
3 green onions (sliced)
¾ cup baby peas (defrosted and drained)
1 cup cheddar cheese (diced (optional))
⅔ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon white vinegar
salt & pepper to taste
½ teaspoon dried dill

Steps:

  • Combine all dressing ingredients and set aside.
  • Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 406 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TUNA PASTA SALAD



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Share the love. You can easily multiply this recipe 2, 3 or 4 times to feed a few or many more. With the mix of textures, you can make a day early and add the spinach up to 2 hours before guests arrive.

Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (5 ounce) cans Genova Tuna in Olive Oil
1 (1 pound) box orecchiette pasta
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons sea salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach

Steps:

  • Drain tuna and reserve oil. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Stir in pasta and cook until just done, about 8 minutes. Pour into a colander and drain under cool running water. Place reserved oil in a large bowl. Add dill, salt, pepper, lemon juice, lime juice, vinegar and olive oil, whisking to combine. Add tuna, pasta, tomatoes, garbanzo beans and spinach, tossing to combine. Serve immediately or cover and chill for up to 2 hours.

TUNA PASTA SALAD



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This is one of those salads where I say, "The longer it sits, the better it gets." You'll often find this cool and creamy pasta salad at my family's get-togethers.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 to 12 servings (9 1/2 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 18

One 12-ounce package tri-color bow-tie pasta
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 stalk celery, cut into large chunks
1/2 red bell pepper
1/2 red onion
Three 5-ounce cans solid white tuna in water, drained
3 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons Miss Brown's House Seasoning, recipe follows
1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
Chopped fresh curly parsley, for garnish (optional)
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to the package directions. Drain and run under cold water to cool, then drain again. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  • While the pasta cooks, pulse the celery, bell pepper and red onion in a food processor until finely minced. Add to the serving bowl along with the tuna and eggs.
  • Stir together the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, House Seasoning and relish in a small bowl. Pour over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving, if desired.
  • Stir together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.

EASY TUNA PASTA SALAD



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Pasta shells, tuna and veggies make this a satisfying lunch salad or even a light supper. It's convenient to prepare ahead of time and store in the refrigerator.-Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (7 ounces) small pasta shells
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, celery, tuna, green pepper, peas, pimientos and onion. Combine the mayonnaise and salt; fold into salad. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 800mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HERBED TUNA SALAD



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"Cooking for two is such a challenge for us, since my husband and I do not care for leftovers," says Rebecca Schweizer of Chesapeake, Virginia. "This well-seasoned salad, with its distinctive dill flavor, is my favorite lunch recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Pinch cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon reduced-fat sour cream
3 cups Boston lettuce leaves
6 grape tomatoes, sliced
Optional: sliced cucumber and fresh dill

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Combine the mayonnaise and sour cream; stir into the tuna mixture. , Divide the salad greens between two plates. Top with tuna mixture and tomatoes and if desired, cucumbers and dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 452mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SUMMERTIME TUNA PASTA SALAD



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It's fresh, light, tasty and healthy. (Variation: If you are not a big tuna fan like me, try one 7.5 ounce can of salmon, drained and flaked.)

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup creamy salad dressing (e.g. Miracle Whip)
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups elbow macaroni
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix dressing, dill weed and ground black pepper. Mix in macaroni, tuna, broccoli, celery and cucumber until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 14.7 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 286.9 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

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

Tips:

  • Use the best quality tuna you can find. Fresh tuna is ideal, but canned tuna can also be used in a pinch.
  • Don't overcook the tuna. Flake it gently and remove it from the heat as soon as it's cooked through to prevent it from getting dry and tough.
  • Use a variety of herbs and vegetables to add flavor and texture to the salad. Some good options include basil, parsley, cilantro, cherry tomatoes, celery, and cucumbers.
  • Make the salad ahead of time for a quick and easy meal prep option. It will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Serve the salad chilled for a refreshing summer meal.

Conclusion:

This summery herbed tuna pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The tuna is flaked and mixed with a variety of herbs, vegetables, and a flavorful dressing. The pasta salad is then chilled and served, making it a refreshing and satisfying meal. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover tuna or cooked pasta. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, this summery herbed tuna pasta salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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