Just A Mayo Free Tuna Salad Recipe

Tired of heavy, mayonnaise-laden tuna salads? This light and flavorful pasta salad is a game-changer! Made with simple pantry staples and bursting with fresh herb flavor, it's a quick, easy, and delicious weeknight meal or potluck star. Get ready for a taste sensation that's both satisfying and surprisingly refreshing!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 345 kcal
Protein 24g
Rating 2.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Just A Mayo Free Tuna Salad

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How to Make Just A Mayo Free Tuna Salad

  1. Drain one (5 ounce) can of tuna, reserving the tuna liquid.
  2. In a large pot, combine the reserved tuna liquid with 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.
  3. Add 8 ounces of pasta (your choice of shape) to the boiling water. Cook according to package directions until al dente.
  4. Rinse the cooked pasta under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down.
  5. In a large bowl, gently combine the cooled pasta, drained tuna, and 1/4 cup Kraft Classic Herb Salad Dressing (or your favorite herb vinaigrette).
  6. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Toss everything together until well combined.
  8. If desired, top with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. You may need to add a bit more dressing just before serving if the salad has gotten dry.
  10. Enjoy your delicious and refreshing mayo-free tuna pasta salad!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

1g

Carbs

23g