Creamy and Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad
Creamy and Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad is a deliciously satisfying dish that combines protein-packed tuna with fresh vegetables and a light, creamy avocado yogurt dressing. This vibrant salad is perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a picnic, lunchbox treat, or quick weeknight dinner. With its refreshing crunch from celery and peas, everyone will love this nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces whole wheat penne
- 6.7 ounces tuna in olive oil (drained)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2–3 celery stalks (chopped)
- 1 cup frozen green peas (thawed)
- ½ lemon (juiced)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat penne according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and cool.
- In a blender, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic cloves, chili flakes, salt, and pepper; blend until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with chopped celery, thawed peas, and drained tuna.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently stir to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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