Description
Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad is a quick and delectable option for lunch or meal prep that you can easily whip up at home. This vibrant dish features a colorful medley of fresh vegetables and protein-packed tuna, all enveloped in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. Perfect for picnics, family gatherings, or as an easy weeknight meal, this salad strikes the ideal balance between health and flavor. With just 30 minutes of preparation, you can enjoy a satisfying meal that keeps well throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups dried pasta (brown rice fusilli recommended)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup sliced grape tomatoes
- 3 (4oz) cans tuna, drained
- 1/3 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions in boiling water. Add peas in the last 4 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine carrots, celery, tomatoes, and drained tuna.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Mix cooled pasta with the vegetable-tuna mixture and pour the dressing over everything. Stir until fully combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to five days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg