Description
Elevate your next gathering with this Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad with Peas, a quick and nutritious dish that comes together in just 20 minutes! This delightful salad is packed with vibrant vegetables, protein-rich tuna, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing that adds a refreshing tang. Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or even as a light lunch or dinner option, it serves well chilled and makes for an excellent meal prep choice. Customize it with your favorite veggies for added flavor and nutrition. Enjoy a delicious balance of taste and health in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 375g box whole wheat rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper (or sliced cherry tomatoes)
- 1 cup cooked frozen peas
- 1 12 oz. can flaked white tuna (drained)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped cucumber, celery, red bell pepper (or cherry tomatoes), peas, and drained tuna.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until smooth. Stir in dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and mix thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 36mg