Jalapeno Tuna Pasta Salad

These flavors were the best impulse decision I’ve made in the kitchen in a while. I really liked this salad from the first bite, but my family went absolutely crazy over it!

Tuna pasta salad is a popular favorite for a good reason. And as much as I love the classic, sometimes it’s fun to change things up. If you’ve been around me for long, you’ve probably caught on that my favorite ways to mix recipes up usually involve some heat. Green chiles, habaneros, serranos, jalapenos, cayenne, you name it, we probably love it. That little bit of heat that jalapenos add to this pasta salad contributes something special. If you’re leery of the heat, start with half the amount and increase from there. (Side note: the creamy dressing really does help control the heat in this recipe. It isn’t super spicy as the recipe is written.)

Jalapeno Recipes

Do you love jalapenos? My family really does, so we use them in a lot of recipes. The jalapeno adds a whole new depth of flavor to this Jalapeno Corn Coleslaw and this Jalapeno Honey Butter is pretty amazing on all sorts of breads. Have you tried a fruit salsa? This Strawberry Jalapeno Salsa is a hit with kids and adults. Cranberry Pepper Jam is a cheeseboard favorite every time I serve it. Are you a salad lover? There’s nothing like a fun dressing to mix things up and this Honey Lime Jalapeno Vinaigrette is perfect for that. Jalapeno Ranch Dip, Spicy Guacamole, and Queso Blanco Dip are a few more snacks that you are going to love.