Description
Indulge in the Creamy and Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad, a perfect balance of convenience and flavor. This dish is ideal for any occasion—from picnics to quick weeknight dinners. Featuring al dente whole wheat pasta, fresh vegetables, and a luscious avocado yogurt dressing, it’s both satisfying and guilt-free. The chunky tuna adds a protein boost while keeping the dish light. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins to make it your own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces whole wheat penne (or gluten-free)
- 2–3 celery stalks (chopped)
- 1 cup frozen green peas (thawed)
- 6.7 ounces tuna in olive oil (drained and flaked)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1–2 garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt, pepper, and chili flakes to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and cool in a large bowl.
- Blend the avocado, Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, and chili flakes until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the cooled pasta and mix well.
- Stir in chopped celery, peas, and tuna until evenly combined.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 30mg