Tuna Shell Salad

Name: Tuna Shell Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (7 ounces) small pasta shells; 1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1 large carrot, shredded; 3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise; 1/4 cup fat-free milk; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons prepared mustard; 1 teaspoon dill weed; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Do you like tuna but need a new way to serve it? Foll Pat Kordas' lead. "I created this light salad as a way to use tuna in dishes other than sandwiches," the Nutley, New Jersey cook explains. "Mustard and dill enhance the flavor."

Ingredients

1 package (7 ounces) small pasta shells
1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 large carrot, shredded
3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a salad bowl, combine the pasta, tuna, onion and carrot. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 234 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 445mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1-1/2 lean meat, 1 starch.

Originally published as TUNA PASTA SALAD in Quick Cooking May/June 2005

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Sue Zappa

Apr 12, 2014

I've been looking for a delicious, quick-to-make, tuna salad that my whole family would eat. This is it! The only thing I added was 3 Tbsp. of sweet pickle relish to the dressing. I used to add cubed cheese to tuna salads, but didn't this time, & my family was very happy. This is definitely a keeper!
suekg

Aug 18, 2013

The dill makes it special, Use plenty
katlaydee3

Oct 18, 2011

This is a really good salad. I served it with the Broccoli Cheese Crepes in the same issue.
countrygirl50_2000

Sep 11, 2011

I have made it again and again.
deet1231

Aug 17, 2009

I made this yesterday, and ate it for lunch today, and it was wonderful. I followed this exactly using Hellman's lower fat mayo and skim milk as directed, but I added one stalk of chopped celery and about 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley for color. Delicious.