Tuna Pasta Salad

Tuna Pasta Salad, a perfect blend of tender seashell pasta, zesty green onions, and hearty tuna. This pescatarian-friendly dish is ideal for a quick lunch or light dinner, and it’s gluten-free, making it suitable for various dietary needs.

With its creamy Italian dressing and crunchy peas, this salad offers a satisfying texture and a burst of flavor in every bite. Enjoy it as a standalone meal or as a side dish at your next gathering.

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Recipe Collection: Lunch

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Overview

This Tuna Pasta Salad is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that combines the freshness of green onions and lettuce with the savory taste of tuna and peas. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner, this salad is sure to please every time.

Diet Type

Pescatarian

Allergies

Dairy, Fish, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

• 1 Cup seashell pasta
• 1 Bunch green onions, minced
• 0.5 Cup iceberg lettuce, rinsed
• 1 5 Ounces (oz) can tuna, drained
• 1 15 Ounces (oz) can peas, drained
• 0.5 Cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.5 Cup creamy Italian salad dressing
• 1 Pinch creamy Italian salad dressing, to taste

Steps

1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in the seashell pasta and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain the pasta.
2. In a large bowl, place the minced green onions and rinsed lettuce. Add the cooked pasta, drained tuna, peas, and shredded Cheddar cheese. Mix well.
3. Stir in the creamy Italian salad dressing and toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later. Enjoy your Tuna Pasta Salad!