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Tuna Pasta Salad

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Tuna Pasta Salad

A sophisticated twist on an old school classic, our tuna pasta salad is packed full of flavor!
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Dairy-Free, Easy Recipes, Family Friendly, Kid Friendly, Party Food, Quick Recipes, Whole Grain, Whole Wheat Pasta
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 408kcal

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Collander
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring cup(s)
  • Measuring spoons
  • Can opener
  • Whisk
  • Mixing spoon
  • Large bowl

Ingredients

  • ½ 16 oz. box iO organic whole wheat penne rigate
  • 1 cup Asparagus chopped
  • ½ cup iO organic frozen sliced carrots thawed
  • ⅓ cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • ½ Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Ground black pepper
  • 2 5 oz. cans Soild white albacore tuna in water drained
  • ¼ cup Red onion finely chopped
  • 3 Tbsp Capers drained and coarsely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh dill chopped, plus additional for optional garnish

Instructions

  • Prepare penne as label directs; during last 3 minutes of cooking, stir in asparagus and carrots. Drain penne mixture; rinse with cold water until cool.
  • In large bowl, whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper; fold in tuna, onion, capers, dill and penne. Makes about 6 cups.
  • Serve pasta salad garnished with dill, if desired.

Video

Notes

Our iO organic whole wheat rotini pasta or any of our iO organic pastas. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 799mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g
Michelle Berger

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Michelle Berger
3 years ago

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