44 tuna basil pasta salad Recipes

shell pasta, olive oil , extra virgin, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, freshly squeezed, garlic cloves, finely chopped, kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, capers, drained, kalamata olive, roasted red pepper, diced, white tuna , packed in olive oil, basil, chopped, parsley, chopped, eggs, boiled and roughly chopped (optional), smoked ham, cubed (optional)

uncooked gemelli pasta, tuna, hard-cooked eggs , cut into fourths, tomato, coarsely chopped, ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and coarsely chopped, sliced ripe olives, lettuce leaf, italian dressing, fresh basil leaf, chopped, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic cloves, finely chopped

penne (or rotini, radiatore, bowtie, etc), garlic, minced, lemon , for juice and zest, fresh basil leaf, tuna in olive oil, not drained (or 6-oz tuna in water, plus approximately 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil of your choice), tomato, chopped, scallions, chopped, parmesan cheese, grated or shredded (optional), hot sauce or tabasco sauce, to taste (optional), toasted pignolis or walnuts (optional), salt and pepper

rotini pasta, cooked, tuna, green pepper, chopped, tomatoes, chopped, stalk celery, chopped, black olives, sliced, green olives, sliced, miracle whip, ranch dressing, onion powder, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, sweet basil, salt and pepper, to taste

elbow macaroni, tuna in olive oil, undrained (i use genova), tomato, chopped, dried basil, lemon juice (or less to preference), grated parmesan cheese (or more to taste), salt and pepper (to taste)

chicken broth, orzo pasta, red wine vinegar, salt & freshly ground black pepper, tuna in olive oil , drained oil reserved (2 cans), chickpeas, drained, grape tomatoes, cut in half, yellow bell peppers or 1 red bell pepper, chopped, red onion, finely chopped, chopped fresh basil or 1/2 cup parsley, crumbled feta cheese

uncooked jumbo pasta shells, frozen green pea, plain yogurt, mayonnaise or 1/4 cup salad dressing, tuna in water, drained, chopped onions, lemon juice, dried basil leaves, dried oregano leaves, lemon pepper, salt and pepper, paprika

orzo pasta, uncooked, white tuna, drained and flaked, chopped tomatoes, feta cheese, crumbled, red onion, chopped, sliced ripe olives, red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic clove, minced, dried basil, dried oregano

romaine lettuce, red onion, sliced into half rings, cold baked potatoes or 400 g cold cooked pasta, raw button mushrooms, sliced, ripe tomatoes, , cut into wedges, avocado, canned tuna , broken into bite sized pieces, balsamic vinegar, lemon , juice of, olive oil, crushed garlic, parsley, basil, rosemary (dried is ok), salt, cracked pepper

shell pasta, water-packed tuna, drained, white beans (northern, canellini, etc.), drained and rinsed, onion, minced (1/2 cup), chopped celery, kalamata or similar olives, roughly chopped, capers, fresh basil, chopped (i used lemon basil) - or more, to taste, olive oil, lemon zest, minced, lemon, juiced, coarse ground or cracked pepper, dried dill weed, salt , to taste

rotini pasta (or other small pasta), white beans, cooked (or 19 oz can, drained ), tuna, drained, celery rib, chopped (leafy parts too), parsley (chopped ) or 1/4 cup basil (chopped), olive oil, red wine vinegar or 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar, garlic clove, crushed, salt, pepper

elbow macaroni, tuna in olive oil, undrained (i use genova), tomato, chopped, dried basil, lemon juice (or less to preference), grated parmesan cheese (or more to taste), salt and pepper (to taste)

potatoes, green beans, ends trimmed, rotini pasta, tomato, cut into thin wedges, red onion, thinly sliced, pitted black olives, halved, tuna, solid light, hard-boiled eggs, cut into 4 wedges each, fresh basil, chopped, red wine vinegar, garlic cloves, minced, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil

tuna steaks, fresh ground pepper, kosher salt, olive oil, jumbo pasta shells , cook according to package directions (but don tsp overcook, you don tsp want them to break apart), mayonnaise (you can use a little more if you want, but i prefer a light dressing), celery ribs, cut lengthwise and then chopped fine, red onion, chopped fine, roasted red peppers (jar is fine , i always keep some on hand), scallions, fine diced (white and green parts ), kalamata olive, chopped (you can substitute black olives), anchovy fillets, fine minced (don tsp shy away, you will never notice them but wow, what a great flavor), capers, drained and chopped, fresh lemon juice, fresh parsley, fine diced, pepper, tomatoes, chopped and then lightly pureed in the food processor, fresh basil, chopped fine, shallot, chopped, olive oil, red wine vinaigrette, salt, pepper, salad greens, for serving (use your favorite , i love some torn bibb or boston lettuce for a creamy texture), lemon, cut in 4 wedges (1 per plate as a garnish and squeezed on the salad)

uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta, tomatoes, sliced, fresh basil leaves, light tuna in water, cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese, minced fresh basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper

haricots verts, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, fresh thyme leaves, minced, onion, peeled, trimmed, and sliced, red bell pepper , roasted, peeled, cored, seeded, trimmed, and cut into 1/4-inch strips, yellow bell pepper , roasted, peeled, cored, seeded, trimmed, and cut into 1/4-inch strips, nigoise salad dressing , recipe follows, fingerling potatoes, boiled and peeled, red and yellow pear and sweet 100 cherry tomatoes, cut in halves, bread , preferably sourdough, garlic clove, peeled, herbed goat cheese , recipe follows, black and green olive tapenade , recipe follows, center-cut ahi tuna fillets, seasoned with freshly cracked coriander seeds, cracked black pepper, and kosher salt, to taste, mixed baby lettuces, washed and dried, pitted nigoise olives, quail eggs, boiled, peeled, and halved, anchovy fillets, nicoise salad dressing, recipe courtesy wolfgang puck , pizza, pasta & more!, random house, 2000, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, minced garlic, minced shallots, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground white pepper, sugar, recipe courtesy wolfgang puck , pizza, pasta & more!, random house, 2000, nigoise olives, pitted, green french olives (picholine), pitted, oven-dried tomatoes, drained , recipe follows, capers, garlic, anchovy fillet, chopped fresh basil leaves, chopped fresh thyme leaves, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped fresh oregano leaves, extra virgin olive oil

farfalle pasta, light tuna in vegetable oil, red wine vinegar, olive oil, honey dijon mustard, salt, chickpeas, rinsed, ripe tomatoes, cut in chunks, cucumber, cut in chunks, feta cheese, cut in cubes, quartered thin sices red onion, basil leaves

mostaccioli or penne pasta, uncooked, fresh green beans , steamed until tender-crisp, green peppers, cut into chunks, tomatoes, quartered, sliced celery, sliced green onions, pitted ripe olives (i use kalamata), sliced (or to taste), water packed white tuna (i use albacore), drained and flaked, dressing, olive or vegetable oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, minced, dijon-style mustard, any salt-free herb seasoning, basil leaves (fresh or dry ), pepper