Tuna Salad Italiano

Dairy Free
Health score
9%
Tuna Salad Italiano
120 min.
8
253kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Tuna Salad Italiano! This refreshing dish is perfect for those warm days when you crave something light yet satisfying. With its vibrant colors and a medley of textures, this salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for your taste buds.

Imagine the tender small pasta shells mingling with the hearty red potatoes and crisp green beans, all brought together by a zesty Italian dressing. The addition of flaked tuna adds a protein punch, making this salad a wholesome choice for any meal. Whether you're serving it as an antipasti, a starter, or a snack, this dish is sure to impress your guests and family alike.

What makes this Tuna Salad Italiano even more appealing is that it’s dairy-free, catering to various dietary preferences without compromising on flavor. The hard-cooked eggs on top not only enhance the presentation but also provide an extra layer of richness that complements the other ingredients beautifully.

Ready in just 120 minutes, this salad is perfect for meal prep or a casual gathering. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to whip up a dish that’s as delicious as it is nutritious. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • oz shells uncooked
  • small potatoes - remove skin red sliced cut in half,
  • cups green beans frozen (from 1-lb bag)
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • oz water-packed tuna flaked drained canned
  • 0.8 cup tomatoes seeded chopped
  • 0.5 cup spring onion sliced (8 medium)
  • 0.5 cup salad dressing italian
  •  hardboiled eggs sliced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. In 4-quart saucepan, cook pasta as directed on package, adding potatoes and frozen green beans during last 5 to 7 minutes of cooking time; cook until vegetables and pasta are tender.
  2. Drain.
  3. In large bowl, gently toss cooked pasta, potatoes and green beans with oil. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  4. Stir in tuna, tomato and onions.
  5. Pour dressing over salad; stir gently to coat. Top with hard-cooked eggs.

Nutrition Facts

Calories253kcal
Protein17.66%
Fat24.43%
Carbs57.91%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.75
Glycemic Load
8.22
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
13.941304362339%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.09mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.22mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
2.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:253.36kcal
12.67%
Fat:6.92g
10.64%
Saturated Fat:1.27g
7.92%
Carbohydrates:36.89g
12.3%
Net Carbohydrates:33.58g
12.21%
Sugar:4.89g
5.44%
Cholesterol:54.28mg
18.09%
Sodium:228.05mg
9.92%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.25g
22.51%
Selenium:34.86µg
49.81%
Vitamin K:39.79µg
37.89%
Manganese:0.44mg
22.22%
Vitamin B3:3.85mg
19.26%
Potassium:615.96mg
17.6%
Phosphorus:167.68mg
16.77%
Vitamin C:13.81mg
16.74%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.3%
Fiber:3.31g
13.25%
Magnesium:48.38mg
12.1%
Copper:0.23mg
11.63%
Vitamin B12:0.69µg
11.42%
Iron:1.9mg
10.55%
Folate:41.29µg
10.32%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.36%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.33%
Vitamin A:456.78IU
9.14%
Zinc:1.03mg
6.84%
Vitamin B5:0.63mg
6.29%
Vitamin E:0.92mg
6.12%
Calcium:41.77mg
4.18%
Vitamin D:0.53µg
3.53%