Ingredients for cooking: canned tuna, olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs on a grey surface

Delicious Tuna Salad Inside Stuffed Shells

Darrell Stephens

Being a culinary content creator opens up an extraordinary world of exploration and creativity, especially when partnering with quality brands. One such product that makes culinary delights exceptional is Solid White Albacore Tuna from Bumble Bee®. The moment you open a can of Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore Tuna, you immediately appreciate the quality, evident in its delicious taste and appearance. This particular recipe creatively uses Albacore Tuna to make delectable tuna salad stuffed shells. 

Ingredients Needed

For this recipe, you will need the following:

  • 12 ounces Bumble Bee Solid White Albacore;
  • Two carrots (grated);
  • Two celery stalks (diced);
  • A cup of grape tomatoes (halved);
  • 12-15 shell noodles (cooked);
  • Two whole green onions (sliced);
  • A head of bib lettuce;
  • A 5.3-ounce container of plain Greek yogurt;
  • Two cloves of garlic;
  • 1.5 tablespoons red wine vinegar;
  • Cup of fresh parsley;
  • Salt and pepper (to taste).

Step-By-Step Guide

Uncooked shell pasta spilling from a fabric bag onto a white surface
  • Begin by preparing the shell noodles – remember to add salt to the water for flavor. While these are cooking, you can start mixing the grated carrots, diced celery, halved grape tomatoes, and sliced green onions in a separate bowl;
  • Drain the can of Bumble Bee Solid White Albacore, add it to the vegetable mix, and season with salt and pepper;
  • Next, it’s time to prepare the dressing. Combine the Greek yogurt, garlic, red wine vinegar, fresh parsley, a teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of pepper in a blender. Pulse this mixture until it’s completely smooth. Add a bit of extra virgin olive oil only if necessary for consistency;
  • The dressing gets mixed into the salad, leaving half a cup for additional drizzling later;
  • Once the noodles are cooked and cooled, stuff them with the tuna salad and serve each one on a bib lettuce leaf. Finish it off with a drizzle of the remaining dressing.

This recipe goes beyond surface-level deliciousness. The Solid White Albacore Tuna from Bumble Bee not only adds a depth of flavor but also enriches the dish with lean protein, healthy fat, and vital vitamins and minerals (check their website for complete nutritional facts). The combination of tuna and colorful vegetables makes this a balanced meal, perfect for a healthy snack or a light dinner.

Unique Ways To Serve

The versatility of this dish allows for it to be served in various ways. If you’re planning a picnic or an outdoor gathering, these stuffed shells are a fantastic option since they’re utensil-free. For a formal dinner setting, you can arrange them elegantly on a platter, each one resting on a fresh bib lettuce leaf.

Conclusion

Albacore shells stuffed with tuna salad offer a unique, delicious, and nutritious twist to the usual pasta recipes. This dish isn’t just a feast for the taste buds but also a visually appealing masterpiece thanks to the vibrant colors of the salad. Happy cooking!

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