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Garden Pasta Salad with Tuna

(5 stars based on 38 reviews)

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Broccoli, tomatoes and crisp greens add fresh accents to this Garden Pasta Salad.

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Garden Pasta Salad with Tuna

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Ingredients:

1 package (20 ounces) BUITONI Refrigerated Three Cheese Tortellini, prepared according to package directions, rinsed in cold water and drained
1 cup bottled fat free Italian salad dressing
2 cans (6 ounces each) tuna packed in water, drained and broken into chunks
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 cups broccoli florets
1/2 cup (1.5 ounces) BUITONI Refrigerated Freshly Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1 package (10 ounces) Italian-blend torn mixed salad greens

Directions:

POUR dressing into large bowl. Add pasta, tuna, tomatoes*, broccoli and cheese; toss well to coat. Refrigerate or serve immediately over mixed greens. If desired, after chilling stir in a little more salad dressing to moisten pasta.

*NOTE: If refrigerating more than 4 hours, stir tomatoes into salad just before serving.

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Made Over And Over Again

Karlynn from

I have made this for so many parties. I believe that it could never get old. I have changed it through the times I have made it. I don't put the tomatoes in it because tomatoes don't keep very good. Also I have replaced the Tortellini with just some basic shell noodles. I like the taste better with the shells and shells are much cheaper
Excellent Light Summer Salad

Margie from Chandler, AZ from Chandler, AZ

I made this for my granddaughters birthday party, did not use the tuna or chicken and used Zesty Italian Dressing, also added bacon crumbles and whole grape tomatoes. Let the tortellini, bacon bits and blanched broccoli marinate for a couple of hours in the fridge then just before serving added the italian salad and tomatoes. Everyone raved about it and my husband asked for it for lunch to take to work. Excellent recipe, you can be so creative with it. My husband doesn't like any type of pasta so thought he would hate it, was I wrong.
So good

Jennifer from Bakersfield, Ca

I made this for a quick, easy dinner and my kids (6 and 2) devoured it! Deffinately a keeper.
Great

Janine from Voorhees, NJ

I made this last night for my family and it was a hit. I thought it was a bit overpowering with the Italian dressing. Next time I might try this with a balsamic vinegar and I was thinking about adding some crumbled feta. Overall though, this was a tasty and refreshing pasta salad. Perfect for bringing to a BBQ because it would be fine sitting outside because there is no mayo involved.
Yum!

Steph from

Wow it was so easy and so good! Instead of the tuna, I added chicken. It was real good and real easy!! :)
awesome

martina from ft.campbell,ky

omg this salad is the hit at our BBQ.its fast and real easy and only needs a few ingredients.its so colorful and finally something with out all the cal.of heavy maya..we love it
wonderful

Emily Vaughan from NJ

I subbed in chicken for tuna as well added some yellow and orange peppers and a little garlic my mom and dad loved it! my dad actually called me from work to tell me how good it was since he brought it for lunch!
yummy

Kay from South Carolina

I used everything in the recipe except I exchanged the tuna for chicken because of allergies and it was fantastic
AWESOME

Mallorie from

AWESOME. I dont really care for pasta salad all that much but this one I couldnt get enough of! It does taste good with some bacon sprinkled on it too.
Best Ever!

Christine Baker from Philadelphia PA

Easy to make, and an excellent, excellent taste! My whole family loves it including our 4 year-old granddaughter!
Excellent!

sara from

This recipe was easy and tasty! I left out the tuna and boiled the broccoli for a minute or two and it was very delicious!
Great Taste

Allison from

My kids won't each raw vegetables so I actually cooked the broccoli and used canned tomatoes. They won't eat olives either. My kids loved it and it was a very simple dish.
Quick, Easy & Delicious

Cledia from Brownsville, TX

I just had a spa party at my house and it was scheduled right after work so I only had about an hour to get home, get everything ready and receive the guests. This simple recipe made me look like a pro. EVERYONE LOVED IT! No one could believe that I did it in about 15 mins.
Awesome!

Terri Patterson from Canton, OH

I took this salad to an "Italian" 4th of July picnic...lots of people I had never met before. It was the hit of the day. My new boyfriend was totally impressed. I'll be making more of this recipe soon.
Quick & Easy!

L. Burnett from Michigan

I made this recipie last night. It was very quick and simple to make. Even my most picky eater (6yr old son) liked this recipe. I will make this one a regular in our monthly menu!
Rave reviews!

Anneka from Sacramento, CA

I made this salad yesterday for a work potluck. I was an intant hit! I like to use a bit of color in my cooking, so I used tri-color tortellini and an orange bell pepper. I am not the biggest fan with raw brocolli, so I decided to blanch the vegetables. I found it to be prefect! I will definitely make this one again. Simple and delicious!
Garden Pasta Salad

Evelyn from Iowa

This was very easy to make and made a colorful addition to the table.
WOWED the Company Picnic !!

Polly Forns from Hopkinsville, KY

I doubled this recipe and bravely tossed it together at the last minute for the annual Company Picnic and what a hit it made !! Easy to prepare and was so cool on a hot, hot day. Been sharing the recipe every since ! Thanks ..
So Easy!!

Alicia from Orange City, IA

This salad is awesome! I made it for Mother's Day and got rave reviews! The recipe is being passed around quickly! I hated to admit to how easy it was! I will definitely be making this recipe again!
Wonderful Salad...

Angela from Greensboro, NC

This is an absolutely wonderful salad which can be served as an accompaniment to meal or as a meal in itself. I served it to dinner guests and to my family as an accompaniment to an Italian meal. It adds so much to the table because it is very colorful and different ( a "no-lettuce" salad). Would be excellent for luncheons, parties, etc.
Great Quick Dinner

Kathy McDonald from Greenville, SC

This salad was delicious! It was so quick and easy to make. My family loved it. This is just one of many of the recipes I've found on your web site that I will use again and again! Thanks for all of the great ideas.
Excellent

Julia from Antelope,CA

I read the recipe at work and on the way home decided to buy all the ingredients and make it for dinner. My husband was a little concerned because he says he doesn't like olives (even asked me not to put olives in the salad, but I did anyway) we both ate it and he went for seconds. The salad tasted great (i also added chicken strips) and decided I am making this salad for my Christmas family gathering this year.
This was so easy and delicious

carol from fEDERAL wAY, wa

I cut the recipe is half and it was fantastic. I still had leftovers since there is only two of us at home. I took the rest into work the next day and everyone loved it. I added chicken to it. I will make this again and again. A great recipe to take for a potluck. It tastes even better the next day.
Fantastic!

BW from Virginia

I cut the recipe in half (but still added the whole can of ripe olives). It was fantastic. I served it with hot garlic bread and it was a big hit with my friends. You could add some diced ham or pepperoni to it and make it extra yummy; but it was really good as is. I'm taking it to my next potluck luncheon!
Terrific!!!

Mimi McAllen from

The recipe was good but to make it even better, I thought of putting chicken strips in.Terrific..Definetly made a plus..family favorite!
PASTA SALAD

janette from Missouri

Excellent....Our Cousin brought this to our family reunion today... We all had to have the recipe... She just happened to have the print out... GREAT
Very Good

Lora from Victoria, BC

I used a roasted red pepper and garlic Italian dressing and it tasted great! Also, because my ravioli had unknowingly expired the first time I made this recipe, I just used some rotini pasta I had on hand and cut up cheddar cheese cubes and it still turned out great. A very easy and versatile salad.
Easy but so so

J.O. from NC

This pasta salad is so easy to make but it's a little...I don't know. Not one of the best pasta salads I've ever had. I guess by changing the dressing and/or the tortellini it would make it better. It might also be good with some more protein (chicken, tuna, tofu, etc).
Delicious

CNichols from

This is a great recipe. I added alittle red onion and a touch more dressing and it was awesome. Very tasty!
Tasty!

Kay from Pasadena, TX

I tried this recipe for the family. It was so good and easy that I decided to take it to a swim party the next day for a group of about 20. I made a new batch and it went over well. I made more for Easter Dinner at my house the next day. Great recipe with no fuss!
Excellent Pasta Salad

amy soundis from beverly

This side dish goes great with just about anything. To make it a little less fatting use Lite Italian Dressing. This recipe comes to about 10 points on the Weight Watchers Point Plan.
Where's The Tuna?

Maureen from Saint Louis Missouri

I've read thru this recipe a couple of times and there is no mention of tuna as a couple of the reviewers mentioned. Great recipe!
Excellent!

Emily from Dayton, Ohio

I loved this recipe! I added green peppers and mozzarella and parmesan cheese instead of the Parmesan-Romano cheese. It was wonderful. I'm adding it to the list of things to make and take to luncheons.
A Different Twist on an Old Favorite

Margaret Mazza from Bloomfield, NJ

I made this dish to bring to a BBQ and it was a hit. However, I left out the tuna for all of the vegetarians. I thought the idea to use Cheese Tortellini was a great idea, just added a little something extra.
Very good!!

nancy from Calgary

Wonderful salad. I too changed the tuna for chicken & also added 1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds. Great textures, great flavor. Thanks for sharing!
Wonderful & Easy!

ellie from Mississauga, Ontario

This Italian dish was so simple but tasted great! I recommend this unique salad to all!
big hit at family reunion

noreen schmucker from

tried the recipe and loved it took it too a family reunion and made one adjustment - changed the tuna to grilled chicken because the family is not into tuna - was the favorite salad presented and there were many
Great

Tiffany from wala wala washington

i had to make a italian dish for mi daughter's report and this was easy, good tasting and fun.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Calories: 407
Calories from Fat: 84
Total Fat: 9g (14% of DV)
Saturated Fat: 5g (24% of DV)
Cholesterol: 78mg (26% of DV)
Sodium: 1051mg (44% of DV)
Carbohydrates: 51g (17% of DV)
Dietary Fiber: 4g (16% of DV)
Sugars: 6g
Protein: 31g
Vitamin A: 22% of DV
Vitamin C: 57% of DV
Calcium: 20% of DV
Iron: 19% of DV

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

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