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Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad
This refreshing and satisfying Tuna Pasta Salad is a family-friendly recipe that's perfect for those warm summer days when you want a quick, delicious meal without heating up the kitchen. It’s a surefire crowd-pleaser for lunch or your next potluck!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 412 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta macaroni or fusilli
- 2 5 oz cans of tuna in oil or brine, drained
- 1 cup frozen peas
- ½ cup red bell pepper diced
- ⅓ cup diced red onion
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to packaging instructions. In the last 5 minutes add the peas.
- Drain the pasta with the peas and add it to a salad bowl.To the same bowl add, drained tuna, diced bell pepper and red onion.
- To make the dressing: Into a separate bowl, add Greek yogurt, garlic powder, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the salad dressing over the bowl with the pasta and stir everything together.
- Serve.
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Notes
- Making a salad in advance? No problem. In fact, preparing this salad ahead of time allows the flavors to meld together, making it even more delicious. Just make sure to store it in the fridge and give it a good stir before serving.
- Adding more vegetables? Feel free to customize this salad with your favorite veggies. Chopped celery, cucumber, or cherry tomatoes would all be great additions.
- Don't overcook the pasta: Make sure to cook the pasta according to the package instructions. For this recipe, you'll want it al dente, which means it should still have a bit of bite.
- Refrigerator: After enjoying this delicious tuna pasta salad, you may have some leftovers. Don't worry; you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge. This salad will stay fresh for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Unfortunately, this salad doesn't freeze well due to the mayonnaise and yogurt in the dressing. Freezing can change the texture of these ingredients, making the salad less appetizing.
Nutrition Information
Calories
412kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
296mg
(12%)
Potassium
419mg
(12%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
905IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
39mg
(43%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 412kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 296mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 419mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 905IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.