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Tuna Piccata Pasta Salad

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"This was something I made up when my husband cooked way too much angel hair pasta one evening! The flavors married well. Try it with farfalle or rotini pasta. Bon appetit!" — Kelly

Directions

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, mustard, and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Add tuna, separating into thick chunks. Add capers, and stir to combine. Pour pasta into tuna mixture, and stir gently to combine. Cover, and refrigerate.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 1 hr 20 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Feb 15, 2006

This was very good, with the following modifications: I used oil packed tuna, because it has more flavor, and reduced the olive oil. I also added some chopped kalamata olives instead of salt, and threw in some green beans and about a tbsp of oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes. I served it at room temperature, but it would also be delicious chilled or hot. This recipe is really a great starting point for many variations. One thing to note, though is that angel hair pasta should not be cooked as long as the recipe directs. Check the label on your box--it's 3 minutes for dry at most and about a minute for fresh.

—ASHLEY_S

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 13, 2009

Ok - not as light of a taste as I expected.

—Menwith Hill'er Back Home !!

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Jun 17, 2006

This recipe will likely become a quick/cheap staple for my house. As many do, there are a few mods: Used elbow macaroni and when it was done cooking and drained, I added a bag of frozen peas. I let that sit while I put together the sauce and then mixed it up. It makes a great standard tuna salad recipe alternative -- not too much mayonnaise and no dang hard-boiled eggs!

—KAFKAT

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Jun 21, 2008

I love this recipe! The capers are a delicious twist. I doubled everything except the oil to cut back the fat and calories, and didn't miss it a bit. I also added chopped celery and red onion. (I can't wait to try this with smoked salmon in place of the tuna!) I will definitely be making this tuna salad on a regular basis. Edit: Tried this with smoked salmon and lots of red onion....Fantastic!! If you can splurge on the salmon, I highly recommend trying this.

—vanessa

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Aug 23, 2006

It was great. I decided to add hard boiled eggs and celery and it gave it a great flavor.

—Vero

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Apr 19, 2011

Yum! I added corn, hard boiled egg, and onions instead of capers and it was awesome!

—Alannah

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Jan 21, 2013

My family really enjoys this recipe! I make it without the mayonnaise because of my kids' egg allergies and it's great! I prefer it with egg noodles if I'm only making it for me & my hubby, but usually make it with various kinds of non-egg wheat pasta so the whole family can eat it. I typically double the recipe and use a pound of pasta, and then I'll use one can of tuna packed in oil and one can of white albacore. I leave the ratios of everything as stated in the recipe, but do add extra capers.

—MELISSA_B

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Oct 05, 2008

This is really easy to make. I use whole grain rotini, so it becomes great energy food. Super quick to make at night to take for lunch at work the next day!

—Dom

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Nutrition

Calories
399 kcal
20%

Carbohydrates
23.8 g
8%

Cholesterol
20 mg
7%

Fat
24.6 g
38%

Fiber
1.5 g
6%

Protein
20.8 g
42%

Sodium
300 mg
12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Tuna Piccata Pasta Salad

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 399
Calories from Fat: 222

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.6g 38 %
Saturated Fat 3.4g 17 %
Cholesterol 20mg 7 %
Sodium 300mg 12 %
** Potassium 241mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 23.8g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 6 %
Protein 20.8g 42 %
Sugars 0.9g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 4 %
Calcium 1 %
Iron 22 %
** Thiamin 2 %
** Niacin 106 %
** Vitamin B6 15 %
** Magnesium 6 %
** Folate 19 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.