Tuna Caliente

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.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 498 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• ⅓ cup diced celery
• ¾ cup light mayonnaise
• ¼ cup diced red onion
• 2 tablespoons light sour cream
• 1 (8 ounce) package uncooked pasta shells
• 3 (5 ounce) cans water packed tuna, drained and flaked
• 4 tablespoons chopped jalapeno peppers
• 2 teaspoons country Dijon-style mustard

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.