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Daily Record
06-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Record
How to make tuna pasta salad 'taste so much better' with one simple ingredient
This one simple ingredient will make your tuna pasta salad taste so much better - all you have to do is ditch the mayonnaise Pasta salad is the perfect quick and easy recipe for the summer nights, especially tuna pasta salad as there is no need to prepare and cook the fish beforehand. Not only is the meal refreshing for the warmer evening but it can be packed with so many different types of vegetables making it an extremely healthy and nutritious meal. Cooking expert Chelsea, from Chelsea's Messy Apron blog, shares a delicious tuna pasta salad recipe that comes together in just 10 minutes of cooking and takes roughly 30 minutes to prep. But there is a small twist to her recipe that sets it apart from the rest, the Express reports. While most tuna pasta salad recipes include mayonnaise, Chelsea adds in a "secret ingredient" that "adds so much more flavour." She says: "This salad ranks as one of my favourite creamy pasta salads. It's creamy, richly flavoured, and has loads of texture. We are completely convinced this is the best of the best as far as tuna macaroni salads go!" The chef beleives that Caesar salad dressing is the key ingredient for making tuna pasta salad "taste better." She continues: "I know, it's a little unique, but it's a game changer! It complements the tuna so nicely and keeps the salad from tasting like plain mayo (like so many tuna mac salads you've probably had in the past!)." "The Caesar salad dressing adds a lot of seasonings and flavour, so you don't need to add too many other ingredients. It's a convenient shortcut for loads of flavour." Ingredients 23g pasta 129g frozen peas 284g tuna, preferably in olive oil 198g Caesar salad dressing 151g sour cream salt and pepper, to taste 3g garlic powder 94g pickles Half of a red bell pepper Two celery stalks 77g carrots 72g red onion, diced Method Start by cooking the pasta according to the instructions on the package. Be sure to generously salt the boiling water. This is key to ensuring the entire salad is properly seasoned. In the last minute of boiling, stir in the frozen peas to quickly cook them along with the pasta. Once done, drain both the pasta and peas together. Rinse under cold water and then let the items cool down, before sitting them to the side to dry. While the pasta is cooling, prepare the creamy dressing. In a medium bowl whisk together Caesar salad dressing, sour cream, salt and pepper to taste and garlic powder. Next dice your fresh vegetables - pickles, bell peppers, celery, onion and carrots - making sure they small enough. Transfer the cooled pasta into a large mixing bowl, before adding in the diced vegetables and the thoroughly drained tuna. Lastly you need to add the dressing over the salad and stir until the ingredients are well coated, making sure not to mash the ingredients as they'll become mushy. Then taste the pasta salad making sure you have enough salt and pepper. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Daily Mirror
02-07-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Stop using mayonnaise in tuna pasta salad - one simple ingredient tastes
Tuna pasta salad is the perfect dish to cook in the heat. A cooking expert has shared a recipe for the classic dish and said there is one simple ingredient that makes it taste better When the mercury rises, a delicious pasta salad is just the ticket - especially for tuna fans. This dish isn't just a refreshing treat, but it can also be packed with a variety of veggies to create a healthy, nutritious meal. Food blogger Chelsea, of Chelsea's Messy Apron, has shared her top tuna pasta salad recipe that's ready in just 10 minutes and takes 30 minutes to prep. But there's a twist - she ditches traditional mayonnaise for a "secret ingredient" that takes the flavour to the next level. She said: "This salad ranks as one of my favourite creamy pasta salads. It's creamy, richly flavoured, and has loads of texture." Chelsea's convinced her recipe is the ultimate tuna macaroni salad, and the magic ingredient is Caesar salad dressing, reports the Express. She explained: "I know, it's a little unique, but it's a game changer! It complements the tuna so nicely and keeps the salad from tasting like plain mayo (like so many tuna mac salads you've probably had in the past! ). "The Caesar salad dressing adds a lot of seasonings and flavour, so you don't need to add too many other ingredients. It's a convenient shortcut for loads of flavour." Here's what you'll need 129g frozen peas 284g tuna, preferably in olive oil 198g Caesar salad dressing 151g sour cream Salt and pepper, to taste 3g garlic powder 94g pickles Half of a red bell pepper Two celery stalks 77g carrots 72g red onion, diced Method Begin by boiling your pasta as normal. Add frozen peas to the pasta during the final minute of boiling. Drain the pasta and peas, rinse under cold water, allow to cool, and dry. In the meantime, in a medium bowl, mix all the dressing ingredients: Caesar salad dressing, sour cream, salt and pepper to taste and garlic powder Measure the vegetables after dicing: dice the pickles, bell pepper, celery, onion, and carrots. Transfer the pasta and peas to a large bowl Top with all the salad vegetable toppings and the thoroughly drained tuna. Add the dressing and gently mix everything together Stir until all the ingredients are well coated, then taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary At this point, you may need to add more salt, but it depends on how salty the Caesar salad dressing is.
