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Tuna Caliente

SUBMITTED BY: WebsByMegan

"Tuna gets jazzed up with jalepenos and a tangy lemon mayonnaise in this fun summer pasta salad. Serve over a bed of fresh iceburg lettuce. Use more or less jalapenos to suit your taste."

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PREP TIME	20 Min
COOK TIME	10 Min
READY IN	30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

1 (8 ounce) package uncooked pasta shells
3 (6 ounce) cans water packed tuna, drained and flaked
4 tablespoons chopped jalapeno peppers
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/3 cup diced celery
3/4 cup light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons light sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 teaspoons country Dijon-style mustard
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta shells and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Rinse under cold water until cool.
In a large bowl, gently mix the cooled pasta, tuna, jalapeno peppers, onion, and celery. In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon zest, mustard, and lemon juice. Stir the dressing mixture into the pasta salad to evenly coat. Season with salt and pepper, and chill until ready to serve.

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REVIEWS

Reviewed on May 18, 2006 by IMVINTAGE

Not your typical tuna salad! I halved the recipe only I used 2 full cans of tuna instead of... MORE

Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2006 by KITCHENWHICH?

This is a delicious tuna/pasta salad. The lemon nicely compliments the seafood, and the... MORE

Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2006 by NGW

Great Recipe! Very quick! Great zest to it -- a nice change for a tuna dish! Thanks!! MORE

Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2007 by okimadoki

Just made this. It's excellent. I didn't follow the measurements for the celery, jalapenos and... MORE

Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2008 by Tootoolz

I added black olives and this was quick, easy, and delish! Even BETTER the next day! MORE

Reviewed on May 17, 2007 by KITTENFOREMAN

Very good. The whole family loved it and it was a much appreciated light dinner on a very hot... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2006 by Supermom

Flavorful with lots of zing. Next time I'm going to try it with chicken. Great summer meal. MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2006 by IrishPalate

I tried this and it was great! A nice refreshing change for a tuna casserole. Thanks! MORE