Creamy Pasta Salad With Tuna And Vegetables Low Fat Recipes

VEGETABLE & TUNA PASTA SALAD

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This delicious pasta salad recipe is made with zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, arugula and chunk light tuna, which is lower in mercury than white albacore tuna. For the best flavor, combine the pasta salad with the dressing about 1 hour before serving. If you're looking for an environmentally sustainable canned tuna option, check the label--tuna that was caught by troll or pole-and-line is considered the best choice, according to Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch Program. Or look for the blue Certified Sustainable Seafood label from the Marine Stewardship Council.

Provided by Stacy Fraser

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup red-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
8 ounces (about 3 cups) whole-wheat fusilli
3 cups baby arugula
1 cup diced zucchini (about 1 medium)
2 5-ounce cans chunk light tuna, drained
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped soft sun-dried tomatoes
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

To prepare dressing: Combine oil, broth, vinegar, basil, shallots, salt and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake until well combined. (Or whisk in a bowl.)
To prepare pasta salad: Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions. Drain, transfer to a large bowl and let cool. Add arugula, zucchini, tuna, cheese, tomatoes, pepper and the dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 329.7 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

CREAMY AND HEALTHY TUNA PASTA SALAD

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Easy, creamy, and healthy tuna pasta salad made with peas, celery, and an avocado yogurt dressing.

Provided by Rena

Categories Main Course Salad

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

8 oz Whole Wheat Penne (or gluten-free)
2-3 Celery Stalks (chopped)
1 Cup Frozen Green Peas (thawed)
6.7 oz Tuna in Olive Oil (1 jar, drained and flaked)
½ Red Onion (thinly sliced, to garnish)
1 Avocado (very ripe )
1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
2 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Dill (plus more to garnish)
½ Lemon (juiced)
1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
1-2 Garlic Cloves (minced)
1 Tsp Chili Flakes (or to taste)
Kosher salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

Cook the pasta according to package directions, then drain and set aside in a large bowl to cool.
Place all sauce/dressing ingredients into a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
Pour the sauce over the pasta, and stir in the celery, peas, and tuna. Mix with a spatula until nicely coated. Divide into bowls and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 264 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LOW-FAT SUMMERTIME TUNA PASTA SALAD

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Pasta, garden vegetables and tuna are lightly coated with a creamy dill-flavored dressing for a delightful warm-weather salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Special Diets

Time 3h25m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3/4 cup MIRACLE WHIP FREE Dressing
1 tsp. dill weed
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 cups farfalle (bow-tie pasta), cooked, drained
1 cup small broccoli florets
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 can (5 oz.) white tuna in water, drained, flaked

Steps:

Mix dressing, dill weed and pepper in large bowl.
Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g

CREAMY TUNA PASTA SALAD

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This creamy salad combines pasta & tuna to create the perfect light lunch or side to supper! With the addition of pickles, cheese, and peas it is sure to be a hit!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories Salad Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 cups rotini pasta (measured dry)
6 ounces canned tuna (drained)
½ cup celery (diced)
3 green onions (sliced)
¾ cup baby peas (defrosted and drained)
1 cup cheddar cheese (diced (optional))
⅔ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon white vinegar
salt & pepper to taste
½ teaspoon dried dill

Steps:

Combine all dressing ingredients and set aside.
Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 406 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY PASTA SALAD WITH TUNA AND VEGETABLES (LOW FAT)

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Prepare this salad a few hours in advance to allow the flavours to blend and mellow. You may use other fresh herbs instead of dill or just more parsley if you like. You may leave out the tuna if serving as a side dish with meat. I like the fresh flavour of this salad. It keeps well in the fridge for a couple of days.

Provided by Cookin-jo

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

8 ounces rotini pasta, cooked, rinsed under cold water and drained well
1 sweet red pepper, seeded and diced
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
3 green onions, sliced
1 (7 ounce) can tuna in water, drained and flaked
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon dill weed, chopped
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

Steps:

Combine rotini, red pepper, cucumber, green onions and tuna in a large bowl and set aside.
In a medium bowl whisk all dressing ingredients.
Pour dressing over salad ingredients and stir well.
Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.2, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 19.9, Sodium 275.2, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 5.5, Protein 15.7

MAIN DISH SALAD WITH TUNA AND VEGETABLES

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For the past couple of decades restaurant menus have named any salad that features tuna, whether fresh or canned, raw or cooked, a Niçoise salad. Few of them resemble the traditional summer salad of Nice made with tomatoes and thin-skinned green peppers, cucumbers and other local vegetables such as fava beans and baby artichokes, olives, anchovies, hard-cooked eggs and oil-packed tuna. I often make a meal of a tuna, potato and vegetable salad. If tomatoes are out of season, I shred a carrot; and if green beans don't look good I use broccoli. Make sure to include lots of minced fresh herbs.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4 to 6 as a main dish

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, finely minced or pureed in a mortar and pestle
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (can substitute some yogurt for some of the olive oil for a low-fat dressing)
1 pound medium-size Yukon gold or red bliss potatoes, cut in 1/2 inch dice
1 6 1/2-ounce can olive oil packed or water-packed light (not albacore) tuna, drained
1 red or green pepper, cut in thin slices
3 or 4 tomatoes, cut in wedges, or 1/2 pound carrots, shredded or cut in thin wide strips using a vegetable peeler
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut in half if long, or broccoli florets
2 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and cut in wedges
1 small head of Boston lettuce, romaine heart, or 4 to 5 cups mixed baby salad greens, washed and dried
2 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, basil, tarragon, chives, marjoram

Steps:

In a small bowl or pyrex measuring cup, whisk together the vinegar and lemon juice with the garlic, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard. Whisk in the olive oil and yogurt if using.
Steam the potatoes above 1 inch simmering water for 10 to 15 minutes, until tender. Transfer to a large salad bowl, aand season with salt and pepper. Add the tuna and while the potatoes are hot toss with 1/4 cup of the dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
If using green beans, bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil, and fill a bowl with ice water. Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook 4 to 5 minutes, until just tender. Transfer to the ice water, cool and drain. Dry on paper towels. If using broccoli, steam for 5 minutes, refresh with cold water, and dry on paper towels. Add the cooked vegetables to the salad bowl, along with the red or green pepper, carrots if using, and half the herbs, and toss together with another 1/4 cup of the dressing.
Assemble the salad: Either add the remaining ingredients to the salad bowl and toss with the remaining dressing, or toss the salad greens and remaining herbs with the remaining dressing and pile onto a platter or wide salad bowl. Top with the potato-tuna-vegetable mixture and garnish with the tomatoes, olives and eggs.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 438, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 873 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

THE BEST CREAMY PASTA SALAD RECIPE

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The absolute BEST Creamy Pasta Salad made with broccoli, cucumbers, olives, cheese, red onion, red pepper, and broccoli then tossed in a sweet and tangy dressing. This is the perfect pasta salad for parties and potlucks!

Provided by Elyse

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package Ditalini pasta (or whatever pasta you have on hand)
1 cup broccoli florets (chopped)
1/2 red onion (minced)
1 red bell pepper (minced)
1 cucumber (diced)
1 (3.8 ounce) can sliced olives (drained)
1 cup block Colby Jack cheese (cubed)
1 cup Mayonnaise
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Rinse well with cold water until pasta is cold.
Place cooked and cooled pasta in a large mixing or serving bowl.
Mix in broccoli florets, red onion, red bell pepper, cucumber, sliced olives and cheese.
Whisk together all dressing ingredients and pour over pasta and other ingredients.
Gently fold in dressing until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

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