16 Tuna Pasta Salad Recipes to Make Any Day Delicious
FEBRUARY 01, 2023
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Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, a picnic-friendly dish or just something to fill your lunchbox, tuna pasta salad has you covered. With just a few basic ingredients and a few minutes of hands-on time, you can make a flavorful, protein-packed pasta salad that’s sure to please any crowd.
We’ve gathered our best tuna pasta salad recipes here, from classic versions to salads with extra veggies, creamy dressings and even a few unique add-ins. So grab a bag of pasta, a can of tuna and let’s get cooking!
These easy and delicious tuna pasta salads will make any day a celebration.
Well Seasoned
Tuna Pasta Salad
We love this easy tuna pasta salad! It's inexpensive to make, tastes delicious, has no mayonnaise to be found , and features our favorite pantry staple: jarred tuna fish! It's sure to elevate any summer picnics or cookouts. Plus, it's easy to make ahead! DF
1
2 hr 40 min
TOTAL TIME
328
CALORIES
$1.43
PER SERVING
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Delicious Meets Healthy
Tuna Pasta Salad
This tuna pasta salad is a fresh and vibrant dish that can be enjoyed as a main or as a side for picnics, cookouts and potlucks. Made with simple ingredients it's so quick and easy and is made without mayonnaise.
5
6
20 min
TOTAL TIME
340
CALORIES
$1.70
PER SERVING
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Buns in my Oven
Tuna Pasta Salad
This cold pasta salad with tuna makes a great side dish all summer long. It's also a filling lunch, especially if you double up on the tuna.
18
2,493
141
20 min
TOTAL TIME
288
CALORIES
$1.43
PER SERVING
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The Gracious Pantry
Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad
A delicious bowl of pasta that is a filling and complete meal all by itself.
2
40 min
TOTAL TIME
487
CALORIES
$0.88
PER SERVING
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Budget Bytes
Tuna Pasta Salad With Peas
This classic tuna pasta salad is the perfect dish for a summer picnic or potluck. It's easy to make, cool, creamy, and perfect for a crowd.
15
126
8
20 min
TOTAL TIME
381
CALORIES
$0.69
PER SERVING
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Kawaling Pinoy
Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad
Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad is hearty, flavorful, and makes a great side dish or light meal. Perfect for parties, potlucks or picnics and is sure to be a crowd favorite.
1
158
2
30 min
TOTAL TIME
237
CALORIES
$0.91
PER SERVING
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Cooklist AI
Lemony Tuna and Bow Tie Pasta Salad
Experience an appetizing and zesty Lemony Tuna and Bow Tie Pasta Salad - perfect for main courses or as a side dish during picnics, cookouts, or potlucks. This recipe boasts fresh ingredients, creating a delightful salad without any need for mayonnaise. Enjoy the burst of flavors in every bite!
4
30 min
TOTAL TIME
337
CALORIES
$1.66
PER SERVING
Ingredients
DRESSING
6 SERVINGS
1 whole lemon
juiced and zested
Directions
START WITH
1
Cook Farfalle pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2
In a large skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the cooked pasta for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Transfer the toasted pasta to a large bowl.
3
Add diced red bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped cucumber, sliced red onion, sliced black olives, minced garlic, flaked albacore tuna, and lemon zest to the bowl with the pasta. Mix well.
DRESSING
4
In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
FINISH WITH
5
Drizzle the dressing over the pasta salad and mix thoroughly to combine.
6
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
7
Serve the salad cold and enjoy!
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Diethood
Tuna Pasta Salad with Pimiento-Stuffed Olives
A delicious pasta salad tossed together with chunks of tuna, pimiento-stuff olives, cherry tomatoes and a super flavorful lemon-garlic vinaigrette.
1
221
30 min
TOTAL TIME
341
CALORIES
$1.34
PER SERVING
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Savory With Soul
Pasta Tuna and Sweetcorn Salad
This pasta tuna and sweetcorn salad is a quick, refreshing, flavorful salad that's perfect for potlucks or picnics. Such a simple salad that even your pickiest eaters should love.
2
69
20 min
TOTAL TIME
319
CALORIES
$1.03
PER SERVING
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Cookin' Canuck
Tuna Pasta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Ditch the mayo and bring this Tuna Pasta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette to the next backyard barbecue or family picnic. A lightened-up classic is always a surefire winner! 198 calories and 5 Weight Watchers SP
1
425
4
30 min
TOTAL TIME
205
CALORIES
$0.92
PER SERVING
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Hannah Magee RD
Creamy Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad
This Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad recipe is super creamy and loaded with veggies, protein, and whole grain pasta. It's sure to be a hit at your summer cookouts and gatherings!
2
342
1
20 min
TOTAL TIME
389
CALORIES
$1.07
PER SERVING
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Workweek Lunch
Green Tuna Pasta Salad
Get ready for a delicious and healthy lunch with this Green Tuna Pasta Salad! A great mix of fresh greens and tuna, this recipe from Gordon Ramsay's kitchen is sure to be a hit. Fresh parsley and dill give this salad a unique flavor, while the creamy mayonnaise dressing brings it all together for a ...
9
4
25 min
TOTAL TIME
514
CALORIES
$3.35
PER SERVING
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It's Not Complicated Recipes
Tuna Pasta Salad
Tuna Pasta Salad is an incredibly delicious dish that is simple to prepare. It can be made in advance and enjoyed either hot or cold. You will love the fantastic flavours of this delicious salad.
49
80
196
25 min
TOTAL TIME
676
CALORIES
$2.38
PER SERVING
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Beautiful Eats and Things
Creamy Herb Tuna Pasta Salad
This Creamy Herb Tuna Pasta Salad is an easy, flavorful, and comforting dish! Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or to bring to potlucks, this salad is packed with herbs, tuna, and delicious, creamy dressing. Get ready to indulge in this delicious and healthy pasta salad.
3
18
706
CALORIES
$2.30
PER SERVING
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Southern Living
Tuna Pasta Salad
If the words “tuna pasta salad” conjure images of gloopy mayonnaise and mushy macaroni, stop right there. Our lightened up, brightened up version is made with a lemon-herb vinaigrette and al dente rotini. The pasta salad is packed with fresh arugula, cherry tomatoes, and some pickled peppers for a p...
8
40 min
TOTAL TIME
354
CALORIES
$1.35
PER SERVING
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Weight Watchers
White Bean-Tuna Pasta Salad
The classic Tuscan combination of cannellini beans, tuna, lemon and parsley makes a really wonderful pasta salad. Add lemon zest to suit your taste.
1
341
27 min
TOTAL TIME
328
CALORIES
$1.45
PER SERVING
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A Spicy Perspective
Tuna Pasta Salad with Olives and Capers
Tuna Pasta Salad with Olives and Capers - A delicate blend of Puttanesca and Nicoise flavors in one cold summer pasta salad!
4
28
23 min
TOTAL TIME
364
CALORIES
$1.80
PER SERVING
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Tuna Pasta Salad FAQ
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