Description
Creamy and Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad is a quick, nutritious dish that’s perfect for any occasion, from picnics to family dinners. Featuring tender whole wheat penne, protein-packed tuna, and vibrant veggies, this salad is deliciously dressed in a creamy avocado yogurt blend that keeps it light yet satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces Whole Wheat Penne (or gluten-free)
- 6.7 ounces Tuna in Olive Oil (drained and flaked)
- 1 Cup Frozen Green Peas (thawed)
- 2–3 Celery Stalks (chopped)
- 1 Avocado (ripe)
- 1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- ½ Lemon (juiced)
- 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Dill
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Whole Wheat Penne according to package directions. Drain and let cool in a large bowl.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the ripe avocado, Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic cloves, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the cooled pasta. Add chopped celery, thawed green peas, sliced red onion, and flaked tuna. Gently mix until well combined.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 20mg