Tuna-Cucumber-Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Tuna-Cucumber-Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package rotini pasta (rotini pasta preferred, tri-color fun for summer) or (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni noodles (rotini pasta preferred, tri-color fun for summer); 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup Italian dressing (I think Good Seasons is superior to Wish Bone); 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard; 2 tablespoons fresh dill weed, chopped fine or 1 tablespoon dried dill weed; 2 cups cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, then each half cut in two lengthwise again and then sliced thinly; 1/2 cup green pepper, diced; 1/4 cup scallion, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 (7 ounce) cans albacore tuna in water, well drained by pressing lid hard on tuna while holding can upside down over sink (Costco Solid White Albacore tuna is wonderful! Bumblebee albacore in wate…

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) package rotini pasta (rotini pasta preferred, tri-color fun for summer) or (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni noodles (rotini pasta preferred, tri-color fun for summer)
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Italian dressing (I think Good Seasons is superior to Wish Bone)
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
2 tablespoons fresh dill weed, chopped fine or 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
2 cups cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, then each half cut in two lengthwise again and then sliced thinly
1/2 cup green pepper, diced
1/4 cup scallion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (7 ounce) cans albacore tuna in water, well drained by pressing lid hard on tuna while holding can upside down over sink (Costco Solid White Albacore tuna is wonderful! Bumblebee albacore in water second)

1
Prepare macaroni or pasta as directed on package. Combine mayonnaise, Italian dressing, mustard, and dill. Add pasta to dressing and mix well. Place vegetables and tuna in salad bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add pasta and dressing mixture and toss all ingredients gently. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours before serving.
2
NOTES: Good Seasons Italian salad dressing makes an easy, wonderful marinade for chicken on the grill. Place chicken pieces in Ziploc bag with 1/2 cup salad dressing for at least one hour. Be careful, remembering that the dressing is made with salad oil and will flare up at first as the oil ignites. It can also be used dry as a rub.
3
Good Seasons salad dressing is becoming harder to find as Kraft Foods moves toward higher end premium dressings.

598

kcal

Calories

Fat

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

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.

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) package rotini pasta (rotini pasta preferred, tri-color fun for summer) or (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni noodles (rotini pasta preferred, tri-color fun for summer), 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup Italian dressing (I think Good Seasons is superior to Wish Bone), 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard, and more.

Yes, Tuna-Cucumber-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-Cucumber-Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions