Tuna Pasta Salad
This Tuna Pasta Salad is loaded with colorful veggies, high protein noodles and high quality tuna. All tossed in a yogurt cream sauce that is sure to wow your next bbq. Easy to make and great for leftovers, this pasta salad is a must have on your summer menu.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 218kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz rotini chickpea pasta
- 2 cans (5 oz) tuna in water, drained and flaked
- 1/4 cup red onion chopped
- 1/4 cup celery chopped
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cucumber chopped
- 1/2 cup frozen peas thawed
- 2 Tbsp. fresh dill chopped
- 1 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt 224g
- 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise 60g
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Optional
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to cool it down. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the non-fat Greek yogurt, low-fat mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, celery, chopped red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, peas, chopped cucumber, fresh dill and tuna. Top with the yogurt dressing and mix well to combine and evenly coat the ingredients.
- Serve immediately or cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate prior to serving, to allow the flavors to meld together further.
- When ready to serve, give the salad a good stir, then transfer it to a serving platter or individual plates. If desired, garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary with substitutions.
- Use any type of noodle.
- I prefer to serve this cold by chilling for an hour before serving. You can serve it immediately, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 185g | Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 312mg | Potassium: 501mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g
