Description
Skip the store-bought options and dive into the refreshing world of homemade Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad! This delightful dish combines perfectly cooked pasta with protein-rich tuna, vibrant vegetables, and a creamy dressing that will satisfy your hunger while keeping you nourished. Perfect for picnics, lunchboxes, or a quick weeknight dinner, this salad is not only easy to make but also a fantastic way to utilize pantry staples. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a colorful, nutritious meal that is both satisfying and full of flavor. Enjoy it as a main course or a side at gatherings; either way, it’s bound to impress!
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 vinegar
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- Minced garlic
- Dried dill
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Add frozen peas during the last 4 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped carrots, celery, grape tomatoes, and drained tuna; mix gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, apple vinegar, dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add cooled pasta and peas to the vegetable-tuna mixture. Pour dressing over all ingredients and stir until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 575mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 35mg