Description
This healthy tuna pasta salad is a light yet satisfying dish made with whole wheat pasta, crisp veggies, creamy Greek yogurt dressing, and protein-rich tuna. Perfect for lunch, picnics, or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 8 oz bite-size pasta (shells or rotini, preferably whole wheat)
- 1 cup green peas (frozen or fresh)
- 7 oz canned tuna in water, drained
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup olive oil mayonnaise
- Optional: dried dill, black pepper, lemon zest
Instructions
- Boil pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- Warm peas lightly or add them to the boiling pasta during the last minute of cooking. Drain with the pasta.
- Chop celery and red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine drained tuna, peas, cooled pasta, chopped celery, and red onion.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt and olive oil mayonnaise. Add optional seasonings like dill, pepper, or lemon zest if desired.
- Toss the dressing with the pasta mixture until evenly coated.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
For added crunch, toss in chopped pickles or bell peppers. Can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American