Tuna And Pea Salad In Shells Recipe

Name: Tuna And Pea Salad In Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 oz. pkg. frozen sweet peas; 16 jumbo macaroni shells; 6 1/2 oz. can tuna, drained and flaked; 1/2 c. chopped celery; 2 Tbsp. sweet pickle relish; 1 Tbsp. chopped green onions; 2 eggs, hard-cooked and chopped; 1/2 c. sour cream; 1/4 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing; 1 tsp. lemon juice; 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. dill weed; leaf lettuce

Servings: persons

9 oz. pkg. frozen sweet peas
16 jumbo macaroni shells
6 1/2 oz. can tuna, drained and flaked
1/2 c. chopped celery
2 Tbsp. sweet pickle relish
1 Tbsp. chopped green onions
2 eggs, hard-cooked and chopped
1/2 c. sour cream
1/4 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. dill weed
leaf lettuce

1
Cook peas as directed on package; drain and cool.
2
Cook macaroni as directed on package; drain.
3
Set aside in bowl of cold water.
4
In large bowl, combine remaining ingredients, except lettuce.
5
Add peas; toss gently.
6
Drain water from cooked macaroni.
7
Line each macaroni shell with lettuce leaf.
8
Spoon about 1/4 cup tuna mixture into each shell.
9
Place in shallow dish.
10
Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
11
To serve, place shells on individual serving plates.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 oz. pkg. frozen sweet peas, 16 jumbo macaroni shells, 6 1/2 oz. can tuna, drained and flaked, 1/2 c. chopped celery, and more.

Yes, Tuna And Pea Salad In Shells falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tuna And Pea Salad In Shells

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Variations & substitutions

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