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Joanne’s World Famous Tuna Pasta Salad

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Easy tuna pasta salad

Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe

I admit it. I’m not much of a cook. My husband and youngest daughter are the chefs in the family.

Let’s put it this way – I saw a wall plaque that describes me perfectly. It said “I only have a kitchen because it came with the house” LOL.

Even with my lack of skills in the kitchen, there is one thing I make that everyone seems to rave about and that’s my World Famous Tuna Pasta Salad. I added “world-famous” as a joke, because I have friends and family all over who love this! For someone who is not a cook, it’s quite a compliment.

This easy tuna pasta salad recipe is perfect for the beach, pot luck, or a BBQ. Enjoy it for lunch at home or on the go.

cut up tomatoes and cucumbers

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Please tell me if you make it and what you thought of it. If you substitute anything or change it, I’d love to hear what you did. I’ve tried other vegetables, but tomatoes and cucumbers have become our go-to. Enjoy!

Joanne's World Famous Tuna Pasta Salad

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Joanne Greco is a wife, mom to five and pet mama to four cats. On her family lifestyle blog, Life With Joanne she writes about Florida living, adoption, homeschooling, family fun and more.
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  1. Brian says

    June 12, 2020 at 2:59 pm

    Interesting stuff! I’ll probably share this with some of my friends. Thanks again for posting it.

    Reply
  2. LydiaF says

    March 8, 2014 at 2:26 pm

    It seems like ages since I’ve had a good pasta salad. Come on Spring!

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  3. Jenne says

    March 8, 2014 at 2:26 pm

    I love tuna! The problem is my daughter is allergic. This might have to be a lunch idea one day.

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  4. Hezzi-D says

    March 8, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    Love that you added tuna to your pasta salad, sounds great!

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  5. Christine says

    March 8, 2014 at 9:36 am

    That’s funny. I love cucumbers and tomato in pasta salad! And tuna rounds it out and makes it a complete meal! Yay!

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  6. Jill says

    February 15, 2014 at 5:41 am

    That looks yummy! Love tuna in pasta salad!

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  7. Helene Dohen Bludman says

    July 2, 2013 at 5:25 pm

    Perfect with gluten-free pasta in my household. Thanks!

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  8. Jodi Stevens says

    June 19, 2013 at 10:04 am

    Totally going to try this with a gluten free pasta! YUM!

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  9. Crischo says

    June 19, 2013 at 7:57 am

    This looks great. I love pasta and tuna. Will try it immendiately !

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  10. Kelly @ Eyes on the Source says

    June 17, 2013 at 9:53 pm

    Sounds like a perfect light summer lunch! Thanks for sharing!

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  11. Marika says

    June 15, 2013 at 8:44 am

    I’m not much of a tuna person, but you’ve captured the food so well in the picture, that my mouth is salivating, lol. Might have to give it a go.

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  12. Kat says

    May 24, 2013 at 10:24 pm

    Trying this this weekend! I’ll let you know the verdict! It looks yummy!!

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  13. Joy Williams says

    March 22, 2013 at 8:40 pm

    This looks soo yummy!

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  14. Stephanie says

    March 22, 2013 at 8:21 pm

    This seriously looks incredible!!

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  15. Pary Moppins says

    March 18, 2013 at 7:50 pm

    This looks fabulous…and let’s face it, EVERYTHING is marvelous with creamy Italian on it! 🙂

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  16. Susie at Earning-My-Cape says

    March 12, 2013 at 7:07 pm

    Great addition of protein in a pasta salad!
    Congrats! You are being featured at my Super Link Party! I hope you come back Wednesday to check it out! http://earning-my-cape.blogspot.com/2013/03/super-link-party-43.html

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    • Joanne says

      March 13, 2013 at 7:15 pm

      Thanks so much!!!

      Reply
  17. Mel {MamaBuzz} says

    March 10, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    Mmmm, tuna pasta salad, looks yummy! Thanks for sharing on Inspire Me Wednesday!

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  18. Diana Rambles says

    March 7, 2013 at 3:17 pm

    Yummy! Thanks for sharing this at my Pin Me Linky Party. I hope you come visit & link again.

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  19. Crystelle Boutique says

    March 6, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    This looks so yummy, and the recipe seems easy enough that even I could make it… 🙂
    Thank you so much!
    Pinning!
    hugs x
    Crystelle

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  20. heather says

    March 4, 2013 at 8:36 am

    just started following your blog i love it so many good ideas

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  21. Michele says

    March 2, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    Sounds good to me–but perhaps I would use less of the mayo and dressing. Although I have added a can of tuna to pasta (while it is still hot and eaten it that way-I never thought of adding cukes and tomatoes–thank you for the wonderful idea!

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  22. Tammy says

    March 2, 2013 at 3:37 am

    My family doesn’t eat tuna 🙁 But I love it, so I’m going to make this for lunch for me one day!

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    • Joanne says

      March 6, 2013 at 11:31 am

      Hope you enjoy it Tammy!

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  23. Diana C says

    March 1, 2013 at 8:20 pm

    I made this tonight and it was very tasty. The hubby even said to make it again. We ate it a little warm but next time I think I will chill it before serving.
    Thanks! A perfect Lenten recipe.
    Diana C

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    • Joanne says

      March 1, 2013 at 11:22 pm

      Whoo hoo!!! Thanks for letting me know. You rock!! I’m glad you liked it. Yes, it’s much better cold.

      Reply
  24. Lorie Shewbridge says

    March 1, 2013 at 3:19 pm

    This sounds SO delicious.
    I would love to eat this for lunch in the summer (or even now since we live in the best state in the union, don’t we girlfriend!)… but I’d make it with canned chicken for hubby, he wont eat fish.
    I also LOVE Hellmann’s and BB prime fillet solid white albacore in water – it is the best.
    Thanks for the recipe… I’m gonna Pin it.

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    • Joanne says

      March 1, 2013 at 11:21 pm

      Yup – living in Florida beats shoveling snow any day! I did that for toooooo long – lol.
      Chicken would work perfectly in this!

      Reply
  25. Carolyn G says

    February 28, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    Oh that looks delish!!!

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    • Joanne says

      February 28, 2013 at 6:22 pm

      Thank you Carolyn. 🙂

      Reply
  26. trisha says

    February 28, 2013 at 10:37 am

    I love pasta and i love tuna so this looks like a really great combination! I am looking forward to trying this out!
    trisha

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    • Joanne says

      February 28, 2013 at 3:25 pm

      Let me know if you do and how you liked it!

      Reply
  27. Jacqueline says

    February 27, 2013 at 6:28 pm

    This is super yummy! <3

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    • Joanne says

      February 28, 2013 at 3:25 pm

      Thank you Jacqueline!

      Reply

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