Caesar Tuna Salad in Pasta Shells

Caesar Tuna Salad in Pasta Shells

Looking for a seafood dinner? Then check out this hearty Caesar tuna salad that’s ready in just 35 minutes.

Prep Time

15

Minutes

Total Time

35

Minutes

Makes

4

servings

16
uncooked jumbo pasta shells
2
cans (6 ounces each) albacore tuna in water, drained
1
cup cherry tomatoes, cut into fourths
1
package (10 ounces) frozen cut green beans, cooked and drained
1/3
cup sliced ripe olives
1/4
cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4
cup creamy Caesar dressing
Dash of pepper
Leaf lettuce leaves
2
hard-cooked eggs, chopped
  1. Cook and drain pasta shells as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  2. Mix tuna, tomatoes, green beans and olives in medium bowl. Mix mayonnaise, Caesar dressing and pepper; toss with tuna mixture.
  3. Spoon about 1/4 cup tuna mixture into each pasta shell. Arrange shells on lettuce leaves. Sprinkle with eggs.
Makes 4 servings
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Health Twist
Transform this salad into a low-fat favorite by using fat-free mayonnaise and reduced-fat Caesar dressing. You'll reduce the fat to 16 grams and the calories to 435 for each serving.
Serve-With
Complete the meal with soft breadsticks or crusty sourdough bread.
Special Touch
For a special presentation, serve the pasta shells on a platter lined with burgundy-colored radicchio and bright green leaf lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 670
    • (Calories from Fat 385),
  • Total Fat 43g
    • (Saturated Fat 7g,),
  • Cholesterol 160mg;
  • Sodium 1150mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 43g
    • (Dietary Fiber 4g,
  • Protein 32g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 2 Starch;
    • 2 Vegetable;
    • 3 Lean Meat;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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