Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe

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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

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Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 4 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  • 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. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 551 calories, 35 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 30 mg cholesterol, 709 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 18 g protein.

Originally published as Tuna Pasta Salad in Taste of Home April/May 1996, p19

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2013 by mrenda

My husband and sister really loved this recipe. I didn't have carrots so I used celery and red pepper. It was wonderful.

Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2013 by MikiG

Love this salad. Easy to make and tasty. Especially good after sitting overnight.

Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2012 by osheri

Luv this salad.

I will try this dressing with other ingredients to.

Thanks for recipe!!

Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2012 by Cindy22

I didn't have any carrots so used peas. I used dried onions instead of fresh because I don't like raw onions. I also increased the milk to 1/3 cup and the mayo to 1 cup and it was much more moist and creamier. Will definately make again!

Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2011 by LibbiPeach

It was ok, but i'm still searching for a perfect tuna pasta salad. This one tastes too much of mustard for me, but i still didn't have left overs.

Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2011 by sands351

Very good. Added extra tuna and chopped celery as other reviewers did. Served it over a thick slice of a home grown tomato and "Oh Boy" it was great. Hubby said "This is a keeper". Thanks for a great recipe.

Reviewed on Oct. 06, 2010 by mythyagain@yahoo.com

This is one of my favorite take to work salads. I sometimes substitute peas for carrots and add some Italian dressing.

Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2010 by jadoherty

modified to lighten the calories: rotini wheat pasta, low-fat miracle whip, and skim milk. I also use dijon mustard instead of yellow.

Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2009 by cwbuff

Great tuna salad. However, I tripled the amt of tuna and decreased the amt of milk to 2 tablespoons. The fact that it's a do-ahead makes it even better.

Reviewed on Sep. 04, 2009 by marisatoddbarton

Awesome recipe. Nice and tangy and fresh tasting. I added celery for crunch and used dijon mustard instead of yellow. Thanks for sharing!

 
 

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