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High Protein Tuna Pasta Salad

This High Protein Tuna Pasta Salad is one of my favorite healthy meals for a quick lunch on-the-go! It's packed with protein and full of flavor! It’s a healthy, filling meal that’s easy to make and ready in just 20 minutes! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 353 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. protein + pasta
  • 1 bell pepper (150g) diced small
  • 1/2 cup celery (70g) diced small
  • 1/4 cup red onion (30g) finely diced
  • 1 cup peas (133g) thawed if frozen
  • 6 hard boiled eggs chopped
  • 15 oz. canned tuna drained - I used Bumblebee
Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup light mayo (120g)
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (60g)
  • 2 tsp each dijon mustard, sugar, lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt + black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and a tablespoon of salt. Stir and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Rinse with cold water immediately, drain well and set aside.
  2. Whisk the dressing ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Add the pasta and toss to coat. Then add the diced peppers, celery, red onion, peas, chopped eggs and tuna. Fold until evenly dispersed. Taste and add more salt, pepper, lemon juice, etc as needed.
  4. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1-2 hours. Best if made a day in advance.

Notes

  • How To Make Hard Boiled Eggs:
  • Place eggs in a large saucepan. Cover them with cool water by 1 inch. Bring water to a boil (for easier to peel eggs, add 1/2 Tbsp salt and 1 Tbsp vinegar). Once at a rolling boil, set the timer for exactly 10 minutes (for perfect hard-boiled eggs) then remove from heat. Run eggs over cold water for a few minutes until all the hot water is gone and you’re left with the cold water. Let eggs sit in the cool water for 10 minutes until they reach room temperature.
  • To Make With Chicken:
  • You can easily sub chicken if you don’t like tuna or just leave it out since it already has protein from the pasta and hard boiled egg. But if you want to add chicken, I love using my Basic Shredded Chicken recipe or leftover rotisserie chicken for an easy swap.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1.5 cups (238g) Calories 353kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 31.7g (11%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 10.5g (16%) Saturated Fat 2.5g (13%) Cholesterol 221.7mg (74%) Fiber 4.1g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 353

% Daily Value*

Serving 1.5 cups (238g)
Calories 353kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 31.7g 11%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 10.5g 16%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
Cholesterol 221.7mg 74%
Fiber 4.1g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.