Tuna & Bow Tie Salad Recipe

Name: Tuna & Bow Tie Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces whole grain or regular bow tie pasta; 6 tablespoons Hellmann's(R) or Best Foods(R) Light Mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried basil leaves, crushed; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 cans (6 oz. ea.) tuna, drained and flaked; 1 package (9 oz.) frozen green beans, thawed; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered OR grape tomatoes, halved; 1/3 cup chopped red onion

Servings: persons

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["Cook bow ties according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water until completely cool.", "Combine Hellmann's(R) or Best Foods(R) Light Mayonnaise, vinegar, basil, garlic and pepper in large bowl.", "Add remaining ingredients; toss well. Chill, if desired.", "This is a Smart Choices recipe. Smart Choices recipes can help reduce your intake of saturated fats, trans fats, sugars, sodium and cholesterol.", "This recipe is ""Best Life"" approved. Best Life is a trademark owned by Best Life Corp. Learn more about the Best Life program at www.thebestlife.com Also terrific with Hellmann's(R) or Best Foods(R) Low Fat Mayonnaise Dressing.", "Calories 410, Calories From Fat 80, Saturated Fat 5g, Trans Fat 0g, Total Fat 9g, Cholesterol 30mg, Sodium 470mg, Total Carbohydrate 53g, Sugars 5g, Dietary Fiber 7g, Protein 33g, Vitamin A 20%, Vitamin C 35%, Calcium 8%, Iron 25%"]

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces whole grain or regular bow tie pasta, 6 tablespoons Hellmann's(R) or Best Foods(R) Light Mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried basil leaves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Tuna & Bow Tie Salad 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 & Bow Tie Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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