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Tuna shells
A quick tuna salad that is ideal for mid-week suppers.
What you need
- 225 g dried conchiglie
- seasoning
- 400 g canned tuna, drained and flaked
- 6 cm cucumber, diced
- 2 tomatoes, skinned, de-seeded and chopped
- 90 ml mayonnaise
- grated rind and juice of 1 lemon
- 4-8 leaves lettuces, washed and drained well
Method
Cook pasta in boiling salted water to pack instructions until al dente or just tender. Drain. Refresh under cold water.
Mix pasta shells with tuna, cucumber, tomatoes, mayonnaise, lemon rind and juice. Season to taste. Chill well.
Place lettuce leaves, which should be curved like large shells, on individual serving plates. Fill with tuna mixture.
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Preparation 5 minutes Cook 12 minutes Waiting » 2 hours Chill 2 hours Total 2 hours, 17 minutes -
Energy 470 kcal/serving Fat 3.38 g/serving Carbohydrates 221.06 g/serving Glycaemic Index 37 Glycaemic Load 20.71 
Serving suggestion
Cook's tip
Use larger Iceberg lettuce leaves or Little Gem for smaller portions.
| Per portion | Per 100g | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kj) | 1967 | 698 | 10475 | 8350 |
| Energy (kcal) | 470 | 167 | 2500 | 2000 |
| Protein (g) | 38.1 | 13.5 | ||
| Carbohydrate (g) | 58.2 | 20.7 | 345 | 275 |
| Fat (g) | 9.52 | 3.38 | 95 | 70 |
| Fat (saturated) (g) | 1.52 | 0.54 | ||
| Fibre (g) | 3.34 | 1.19 | ||
| Sodium (mg) | 221 | 78.8 | ||
| Salt (equivalent) (g) | 0.55 | 0.20 | 7 | 5 |
| Per Portion | Per 100g | RDA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (µg) | 62.9 | 22.3 | 800 |
| Vitamin B-12 (µg) | 3.43 | 1.22 | 1 |
| Vitamin B-6 (mg) | 0.53 | 0.19 | 2 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 28.0 | 9.94 | 60 |
| Vitamin D (µg) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 266 |
| Vitamin E (mg) | 1.72 | 0.61 | 10 |
| Zinc (mg) | 1.79 | 0.64 | 15 |
| Calcium (mg) | 48.5 | 17.2 | 800 |
| Folate (mcg) | 161 | 57.5 | 200 |
| Iron (mg) | 4.64 | 1.65 | 14 |
| Magnesium (mg) | 71.1 | 25.3 | 300 |
| Niacin (mg) | 20.2 | 7.16 | 18 |
| Pantothenic acid (mg) | 0.75 | 0.27 | 6 |
| Riboflavin (mg) | 0.40 | 0.14 | 1.6 |
| Phosphorous (mg) | 302 | 107 | 800 |
| Thiamin (mg) | 0.74 | 0.26 | 1.4 |
This recipe is:
Demi-veg
Corn-free
Peanut free
Shellfish free
Yeast free
What the text colours mean:
- Low in fat
- High in fibre
- Rich source
- Known source
This recipe is estimated to provide the nutritional content shown alongside.
The following ingredients were not included in the calculations because their contribution to nutrition is negligible seasoning or unavailable
IMPORTANT: You should consult a doctor before making any significant dietary changes. The information presented here or made available through this website is intended as a guide to help you plan a healthy diet. It is not intended to replace or substitute for the services of trained health professionals.
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