Tuna Pasta Salad
Tuna Pasta Salad brings tender shell pasta together with flaky tuna, crisp iceberg, sweet peas, and scallions, all tossed with Cheddar and an herby Italian dressing. It’s bright, tangy, and satisfying with a mix of creamy and crunchy textures. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a quick lunch, potluck side, or light picnic meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tuna Pasta Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a boil.
- 2
Stir in the seashell pasta and return the water to a boil.
- 3
Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still slightly firm, about 11 minutes; drain.
- 4
Place the green onions and lettuce in a large bowl.
- 5
Add the pasta, tuna, peas, and grated Cheddar cheese; mix well.
- 6
Stir in the dressing; toss to coat.
- Calories 286.14 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 16.11 g Good Source 32%
- Carbohydrate 32.76 g 12%
- Total Fat 10.66 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 3.46 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 27.3 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 384.46 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 3.94 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 5.76 g --
- Added Sugars 1.46 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 138.22 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 1.75 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 68.1 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 257.41 mcg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin C 3.32 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.1 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Tuna Pasta Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canned Tuna in Water, Green Onion, Iceberg Lettuce, and Italian Dressing. Each serving provides about 286.14 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tuna Pasta Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Tuna Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Canned Tuna in Water, Green Onion, Iceberg Lettuce, Italian Dressing, Peas & Carrots Blend. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tuna Pasta Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 286.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tuna Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Tuna Pasta Salad healthy?
- Tuna Pasta Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 286.14 calories and 16.11 g of protein, or 32% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 384.46 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.46 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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