Description
Easy Tuna Pasta Salad is a creamy, tangy dish that’s perfect for any occasion—from picnics to quick weeknight dinners. This vibrant salad combines protein-packed tuna and Cannellini beans with al dente pasta, all coated in a delightful dressing made from cottage cheese and mayonnaise. The addition of fresh veggies like scallions and peas not only enhances the flavor but also adds nutrition. With just 30 minutes of prep time, this versatile recipe allows you to customize it with your favorite ingredients, making it a go-to option for meal prep or gatherings. Enjoy it chilled as a satisfying lunch or a refreshing side dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dry protein pasta
- 2 cans (5 ounces each) albacore tuna in water
- 1 can (15.5 ounces) Cannellini beans, drained
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 cup whole milk cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2–4 tbsp apple vinegar
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the protein pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and cool under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, drain the tuna and Cannellini beans. Chop the hard-boiled eggs and slice the scallions.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with tuna, beans, chopped eggs, scallions, and frozen peas.
- In another bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, mayonnaise, apple vinegar, Dijon mustard, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir gently to coat.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg