17 Tuna Recipes for Easy Meals: Tuna Pasta Salad & More!
This tuna pasta salad recipe is creamy and satisfying! It’s a protein-packed quick and easy dinner or make ahead lunch.
Prep: 10min
Total: 20min
Yield: 8
Nutrition Facts: servingSize None, calories 292 calories, Sugar 2.1 g, Sodium 355.5 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Saturated Fat 3.4 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 16.2 g, Cholesterol 32.2 mg
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces pasta: shells or bowties (farfalle)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 green onions (or 1/4 teaspoon onion powder)
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 2 5-ounce cans tuna
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise*
- 1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles
Instruction:
- Start a pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the pasta until it is just al dente. Start tasting a few minutes before the package recommends: you want it to be tender but still a little firm on the inside; usually around 7 to 8 minutes. In the last 1 minute, add the peas. Drain the pasta and peas, then rinse with cold water.
- Meanwhile, thinly slice the green onions. Mince the red onion. Drain the tuna and flake it with a fork. Place them in a large bowl with the mayonnaise, white vinegar, dill, and kosher salt.
- Once the pasta and peas are cooked, add them to the bowl and mix. Taste and adjust flavors if desired, adding black pepper as necessary. Serve immediately. Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days: before eating, allow to come to room temperature. You may want to add a swirl of mayo or sour cream and a pinch of salt to refresh the texture and flavor.
How To Turn $1 Canned Tuna Into a Restaurant Meal (4 Ways)
FAQ
What can I mix with a can of tuna?
Basically, if you can pop the top and flake it, you can mix it into one of these canned tuna recipes.
- Tuna + Pasta. For an instant boost of filling protein in your carb-loaded pasta night, add a can of tuna. …
- Tuna + Cheese. …
- Tuna + Bread. …
- Tuna + Beans. …
- Tuna + Egg.
What is the best way to eat canned tuna?
Read on to discover all the delicious ways to turn a simple can of tuna into a feast for the whole family.
- Tuna Patties. …
- Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole. …
- Tuna Noodle Casserole from Scratch. …
- Tuna and Tomato Pasta Casserole. …
- Pasta with Tuna and Arugula. …
- Tuna Pasta With Tomato and Olives. …
- Tuna Macaroni Salad. …
- Best Tuna Salad.
What can I add to tuna to make it taste better?
With that in mind, consider these accompaniments the next time you crack open a can of tuna.
- Chop up some fresh herbs. …
- Raid the pantry. …
- Spice things up. …
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice. …
- Take advantage of the produce aisle. …
- Keep it classic with mayonnaise. …
- If mayo is a no-go, try sour cream or lebneh.
What can I add to tuna instead of mayo?
Instead of using mayo in tuna salad you can use greek yogurt or regular yogurt. Yogurt mimics the texture of mayo with less fat and more protein.
