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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

Yield: 2 pounds

Joanne's World Famous Tuna Pasta Salad

The best tuna pasta salad you'll ever have! It's perfect for the beach, pot luck or a BBQ. Enjoy it for lunch, at home, or on the go.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • Note: I use brand-specific items that we like. Substitute for your favorites.
  • 2 cans of Bumble Bee Solid White Albacore in water (gold can), drained and flaked
  • 1 box of Ronzoni Rotini, no. 75 (not rotelle), cooked as directed
  • 2 ripe tomatoes on the vine (or your favorite salad tomato) cut up into small pieces
  • 1 ripe cucumber, cut up into small pieces
  • 1 bottle of Kraft Creamy Italian dressing. I usually use about 2/3 of the bottle.
  • 2-4 heaping tablespoons of Hellman's Real Mayonnaise.

Instructions

Cook pasta as directed and set aside to cool in a large bowl. Add some Creamy Italian dressing to keep it from sticking. 

Add cucumbers and some more Creamy Italian Dressing. Mix well.

Add tuna fish and a little more Creamy Italian Dressing. Mix well.  

Add 1-2 tables spoons of mayonnaise and mix well. 

Add tomatoes (I always add them at the end) and mix. 

Taste and see if it needs more veggies, mayo, or dressing. 

Cover and let chill in the refrigerator. 

After it comes out, you may need to add a little more dressing and mix before serving.

© Joanne Greco
tuna pasta salad recipe

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!

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  11. 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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  21. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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