Tuna Salad With Shells Recipes

TUNA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package instructions, until al dente. Drain.
• In a large bowl add chopped onion and celery, peas, cooked pasta, and drained tuna.
• In a separate bowl, mix the mayo and Greek yogurt.
• Stir half of the sauce into the pasta mixture and toss to evenly coat. Season with salt and pepper and dried dil, to taste.
• Refrigerate pasta and remaining sauce separately, covered, for 30 min. Stir in remaining sauce and serve immediately.

TUNA-FILLED SHELLS

Steps:

• Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Meanwhile in a saucepan, combine the flour, milk, dill and salt until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour 1-1/4 cups sauce into a 2-qt. baking dish; set aside. , In a nonstick skillet, saute celery and onion in oil until tender. Add bread. Stir in the tuna, salad dressing and cheese; mix well. Drain shells; stuff with tuna mixture. Place over sauce. Drizzle with remaining sauce. Cover and bake at 350° until bubbly and heated through, 25-30 minutes.

COLD TUNA & SHELLS SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the the pasta noodles, drain and set in the fridge to chill. Don't worry about them sticking together they'll separate once you start mixing (spread them out on a cook sheet for less sticking and for a quick chill put them in the freezer for about 10 minutes).
• Cut up the cheese into bite size pieces and set a side.
• Drain the tuna and set aside.
• In a large (about 4-qt) bowl divide the pasta in half and mix in 1/2 the tuna, cheese, mayo and pickle relish.
• After it's well mixed add the rest of the ingredients leaving out the paprika.
• Once everything is mixed well add the paprika (it's just for color).
• Depending on your taste you might want to add more mayo, paprika, or pickle relish.
• I usually add more mayo the next day. Chill for 10-20 minutes in the fridge and serve.

CLASSIC TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Drain the tuna: Open the can and hold it over the sink. Tilt the can and press on the lid to allow the water in the can to drain.
• Serve how you like it: Spoon tuna salad onto slices of bread to make a sandwich, scoop onto crackers for a snack, or serve it atop a bed of salad greens for a healthy meal.

THE BEST TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl break up the tuna with a fork. Toss with the celery, onion and parsley. Add the mayonnaise, mustard and season with pepper, to taste. Stir to combine. Add lemon juice, to taste, if using.

TEX-MEX TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the tuna, olives, green onions and celery; toss together.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the salsa, sour cream and cumin. Pour over tuna mixture; lightly toss to mix.
• Line taco shells with shredded lettuce and spoon tuna mixture into shells. Drizzle with additional salsa or top with additional sour cream if desired.

TUNA & PEA SALAD IN SHELLS

Steps:

• Cook macaroni as directed on package; drain.
• Set aside in bowl of cold water.
• Combine remaining ingredients.
• Add peas; toss gently.
• Drain water off of pasta.
• Spoon about 1/4 cup tuna mixture into each macaroni shell.
• Cover; refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.

CREAMY SHELLS WITH TUNA AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and cook until softened, about 6 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly, and cook until slightly thickened and bubbling, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and let sauce cool slightly.
• In a food processor, combine bun, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red-pepper flakes. Process until fine crumbs form. Transfer half the mixture to a large bowl and combine with spinach, tuna, and half the sauce; season with salt and pepper. Fill each shell with 2 heaping tablespoons spinach mixture and place in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Top with remaining sauce and breadcrumb mixture. Bake until sauce is bubbling and breadcrumbs are golden, about 20 minutes.

TUNA SALAD WITH SHELLS

Steps:

• Cook shells in boiling salted water until tender. Drain well.
• Break tuna into chunks and combine with tomato, cucumber, zucchini and capers. Add lemon juice. Stir mayonnaise until smooth and fold in. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Garnish with parsley and basil and chill before serving.