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Tuna Pasta Salad

Course Pasta, Salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 lb tube pasta macaroni, ziti, penne, cellentani
  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup diced yellow or Vidalia onion
  • 1 cup cubed Jarlsberg
  • 1 cup sliced green onion 3 - 4
  • 2 5 oz cans white tuna drained
  • 1 cup greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon hot chili sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat. When the water comes to a boil salt the water generously. Cook the pasta according to the directions. 

  2. At the same time, toast the almonds in a dry large skillet or fry pan over medium heat. Continue to stir or toss until nicely browned, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the toasted almonds to a plate or bowl. Melt the butter in the fry pan and cook the diced onions until browned. Remove and add to the almonds

  3. When the pasta is cooked drain well and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. 

  4. Make sure the pasta, onions and almonds are all at room temperature. 

  5. In a large bowl combine the tuna, yogurt, mayonnaise, toasted and hot chili sesame oils, as well as the salt and pepper.

  6. Add all the other ingredients including the cooked and well-drained pasta and the onion almond mixture. 

  7. Mix well and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

Recipe Notes