Best 8 Tuna Pasta With Cucumber And Dill Recipes

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For a quick and easy summer meal, look no further than this refreshing Tuna Pasta with Cucumber and Dill. This delightful dish combines the classic flavors of tuna salad with the crispness of fresh cucumber and the aromatic flavor of dill. It's a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This recipe is also incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize it to your liking. If you prefer a creamier tuna salad, feel free to add a dollop of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt. For a tangier flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dash of vinegar. And if you're looking for a little extra crunch, consider adding some chopped celery or red onion. No matter how you choose to prepare it, this Tuna Pasta with Cucumber and Dill is sure to be a hit. Plus, with its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, it's a great recipe for beginner cooks or anyone short on time. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TUNA PASTA SALAD WITH DILL



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Great tuna pasta salad with dill, perfect for summer parties and potlucks.

Provided by TexasMomof2

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package small uncooked seashell pasta
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons pickle juice
2 teaspoons dried dill weed
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna packed in water, drained
½ cup chopped onion

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, milk, pickle juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix in tuna and onion. Toss with cooked pasta. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 17.6 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 366.2 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

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

PASTA WITH TUNA SAUCE



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Canned tuna is used to make this yummy tomato sauce. Use pasta of your choice.

Provided by Amanda

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves crushed garlic
1 tablespoon capers
1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 (16 ounce) package dry pasta

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan, heat oil over low heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is tender. Stir in capers, tomatoes, lemon juice, and parsley. Season with red pepper flakes to taste. Simmer gently for 3 minutes to thicken sauce. Fold in tuna, and heat through.
  • While sauce is cooking, add pasta to a large pot of rapidly boiling water; cook till just tender. Drain well.
  • Toss pasta with sauce, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.6 calories, Carbohydrate 59.6 g, Cholesterol 102.2 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 173.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

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.

TUNA PASTA WITH CUCUMBER AND DILL



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Categories     Pasta

Yield Serves 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 7

*8 oz. Gemelli or Farfalle pasta-cooked according to package directions
*1 med. peeled, seeded cucumber; diced
*10 oz. can White Albacore Tuna
*1/2 cup salad dressing
*1 cup mayonnaise
*1 Tbsp. minced fresh dill
*Salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook pasta, drain, rinse with cold water. Drain tuna, flake. Peel cucumber, remove seeds, dice. Mince dill. Mix salad dressing, mayonnaise, cucumber, dill, salt and pepper in medium bowl. Toss pasta with cucumber/mayo mixture. Chill for 1-2 hours. Garnish with extra dill, serve.

TUNA SALAD WITH FRESH DILL



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An easy to make tuna salad. Can be served inside of hollowed out tomatoes or papayas.

Provided by Jessica

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (5 ounce) can tuna
¼ cup diced celery
¼ cup chopped fresh dill weed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
½ teaspoon prepared Dijon-style mustard

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mash tuna with juices from can. Add celery, dill, parsley, chives, mayonnaise, yogurt, and mustard; mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 78.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

COOL AS A CUCUMBER TUNA MACARONI SALAD



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Great picnic salad or serve over a bed of greens for a cool lunch. Prep time includes time to let the cucumbers sit in salt.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cucumber, peeled seeded and diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 cup grape tomatoes, each cut in half
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 (6 ounce) can albacore tuna, drained and flaked
3/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup light sour cream
3/4-1 cup mayonnaise, use any amount to taste
1 tablespoon low-fat milk
salt, if needed to taste

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the diced cucumber with the 1/2 tsp of salt and let sit in a collander over a bowl for about 20 minutes to draw out the liquid. Shake off any extra liquid.
  • Meanwhile, cook the macaroni according to the package. Drain and rinse with icy cold water. Drain well.
  • Place the cooked, cooled macaroni in a large bowl.
  • Add the halved tomatoes, onion, tuna, dill, pepper and then the cucumbers that have been sitting in the salt.
  • Gently mix together.
  • Stir in the sour cream, mayonnaise, and milk. Mix everything well.
  • Chill for at least 2 hours.
  • Taste and add more salt if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 17.3, Sodium 392, Carbohydrate 28.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3, Protein 9.4

TUNA PASTA SALAD



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Mustard and dill really add wonderful flair to the flavor of this simple salad. It's really very inexpensive to serve.-Pat Kordas, Nutley, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (7 ounces) small pasta shells, cooked and drained
1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
1 large carrot, shredded
1/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the pasta, tuna, carrot and onion. Combine remaining ingredients; whisk until smooth. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551 calories, Fat 35g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 709mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

Tips:

  • Use the right kind of tuna: Solid white albacore tuna is the best choice for this salad, as it has a mild flavor and firm texture. Avoid using canned tuna that is packed in oil, as it will make the salad too oily.
  • Cook the pasta perfectly: Al dente is the ideal texture for the pasta in this salad. This means that the pasta should be cooked until it is slightly firm to the bite. Do not overcook the pasta, as it will become mushy.
  • Use fresh vegetables: Fresh cucumber and dill are essential for this salad. If you can't find fresh dill, you can use dried dill, but it will not have as much flavor. Choose cucumbers that are firm and have no blemishes.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time: The dressing for this salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This will save you time when you're ready to assemble the salad.
  • Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning as needed: This salad should be well-seasoned with salt and pepper. You may also want to add a squeeze of lemon juice or a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little extra flavor.

Conclusion:

This tuna pasta salad with cucumber and dill is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this salad a try!

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