Description
Creamy and Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad is a deliciously satisfying meal that brings together wholesome ingredients for a refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. This easy recipe features whole wheat pasta, nutritious veggies, and a creamy avocado yogurt dressing that delivers both flavor and health benefits. In just 25 minutes, you can prepare a delightful salad that’s great for picnics, potlucks, or quick family dinners. Packed with protein from tuna and fiber from whole grains and peas, this versatile dish is not only comforting but also nourishing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces Whole Wheat Penne
- 6.7 ounces Tuna in Olive Oil
- 1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1 Avocado
- 2–3 Celery Stalks (chopped)
- 1 Cup Frozen Green Peas (thawed)
- Juice of ½ Lemon
- 2 Tablespoon Chopped Fresh Dill
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat penne according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the avocado, Greek yogurt, chopped dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic cloves, and chili flakes. Blend until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooled pasta with the dressing, chopped celery, thawed peas, and drained tuna.
- Stir gently until all ingredients are well-coated in the dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 35mg