Tasty Toss Up

Prep: 15 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

A refreshing pasta salad featuring tender rotini, flaky tuna, crisp vegetables, and a tangy Italian dressing blend, perfect for light lunches or summer gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 (1 lb.) pkg. Creamettes rotini
  • 1 (12 oz.) can Starkist light tuna
  • 2 cups thinly sliced cucumbers
  • 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup sliced celery
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onion
  • 1 cup bottled Italian dressing
  • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon dill seed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare Creamettes rotini according to package directions; drain.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooked rotini, tuna, cucumbers, tomato, celery, green pepper, and onion.
  3. In a small bowl, blend together Italian dressing, mayonnaise, mustard, dill seed, and salt.
  4. Add the dressing mixture to the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Cover and chill the salad.
  6. Toss gently before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

296 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.6g 15% DV
Total Fat 25.6g 33% DV
Carbs 11.7g 4% DV
Fiber 2.9g 10% DV
Sugar 6.1g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10300.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 562.3mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 9mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 277mcg 31% DV
Vitamin C 61.7mg 69% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 134mg 10% DV
Iron 3.2mg 18% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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