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Tuna Pasta Salad with Peas

Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad with Peas for Quick, Healthy Meals

This Tuna Pasta Salad with Peas combines vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients for a nutritious meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Base
  • 8 oz Whole Wheat Rotini Pasta or Fusilli/Penne
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Chopped Cucumber any variety works
  • 1 cup Chopped Celery omit if not available
  • 1 cup Chopped Red Bell Pepper or Sliced Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Cooked Frozen Peas or fresh peas
For the Protein
  • 12 oz Canned Flaked White Tuna swap for canned salmon or chickpeas for vegetarian option
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt low-fat versions work too
  • 1/2 cup Light Mayonnaise add more yogurt for lighter version
  • 2 tsp Lemon Juice fresh juice preferred
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Dill or 1 tsp dried dill
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder fresh minced garlic is a great alternative
  • 1/2 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Cutting Board
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Chop the cucumber, celery, red bell pepper, and frozen peas into bite-sized pieces and place into a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the cooled pasta to the mixing bowl with the vegetables, then fold in the drained tuna.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
  5. Stir in dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into the dressing, adjusting seasoning to taste.
  6. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and mix gently until well coated.
  7. Chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes before serving to meld flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Can freeze for up to 2 months without dressing.

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