Tuna Piccata Pasta Salad Recipes

TUNA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package instructions, until al dente. Drain.
• In a large bowl add chopped onion and celery, peas, cooked pasta, and drained tuna.
• In a separate bowl, mix the mayo and Greek yogurt.
• Stir half of the sauce into the pasta mixture and toss to evenly coat. Season with salt and pepper and dried dil, to taste.
• Refrigerate pasta and remaining sauce separately, covered, for 30 min. Stir in remaining sauce and serve immediately.

CREAMY TUNA PASTA SALAD

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.

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA PASTA SALAD (NO MAYO)

Steps:

• Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients.
• Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Rinse in cold water.
• Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl. Add the vinaigrette and toss well to combine. Serve (See Note)

EASY TUNA PASTA SALAD

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.

TUNA PASTA SALAD

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.

PASTA WITH TUNA, TOMATOES, GARLIC, CAPERS, AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large pot of rapidly boiling water until al dente or done to your liking.
• Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. Place olive oil and the garlic in a large saute pan and turn heat to medium. Cook until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden. Add capers, anchovies, olives, and tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes start to break down and become a sauce, about 8 minutes. Toss with cooked pasta. Add parsley and tuna and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

PASTA SALAD WITH TUNA MAYO

Steps:

• Boil the pasta for 10 mins until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold running water. Drain again. Meanwhile, mix the yogurt, mustard, olive oil, vinegar, onion and basil together in a large bowl, then stir in the tuna, red peppers and sweetcorn.
• Stir through the pasta and serve in bowls or pack into containers for work or a picnic. Will keep, covered, in the fridge to eat the next day.