Tuna, Cheese And Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Tuna, Cheese And Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dried tri-colored fusilli or 2 cups rotini pasta; 3/4 3/4 cup cheddar cheese or 3/4 cup provolone cheese; 2/3 cup frozen peas; 1/2 cup celery; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves; 1/2 cup creamy roasted garlic salad dressing or 1/2 cup peppercorn ranch dressing; 7 ounces chunk tuna in water, drained; 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and coarsely chopped; romaine lettuce leaf; 1/3 cup roasted cashews

Servings: persons

1
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
2
Rinse with cold water; drain again.
3
Transfer pasta to large bowl.
4
Stir in cheese, peas, celery and basil, AND tuna and peppers. (Thanks Sandylee for catching this).
5
Pour salad dressing over pasta mixture; toss gently to combine.
6
Cover and chill for 2 - 8 hours.
7
To serve, stir in a few tablespoons additional salad dressing, if necessary, to moisten pasta mixture.
8
Arrange romaine leaves in salad bowl or on chilled dinner plates.
9
Top with pasta mixture.
10
Sprinkle with cashews.

669

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dried tri-colored fusilli or 2 cups rotini pasta, 3/4 3/4 cup cheddar cheese or 3/4 cup provolone cheese, 2/3 cup frozen peas, 1/2 cup celery, and more.

Yes, Tuna, Cheese And Pasta 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, Cheese And Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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