Description
Creamy and Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad is a delightful blend of nutritious ingredients, making it a go-to meal for busy days or gatherings. This dish features whole wheat penne tossed with tender peas, crunchy celery, and flavorful tuna, all drizzled with a creamy avocado yogurt dressing. Not only is it quick to prepare, but it’s also packed with protein and fiber to keep you satisfied. Whether served as a main dish, side, or in refreshing lettuce wraps, this pasta salad is versatile and delicious. Perfect for lunchboxes or potlucks, you can easily customize it by adding your favorite veggies or swapping tuna for chicken. Enjoy a satisfying bite of health and flavor in every spoonful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces Whole Wheat Penne
- 6.7 ounces Tuna in Olive Oil
- 1 Avocado
- 1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 2–3 Celery Stalks
- 1 Cup Frozen Green Peas
- Fresh Dill
- ½ Lemon (juiced)
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1–2 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 1 Teaspoon Chili Flakes
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat penne according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool in a large bowl.
- In a blender, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, and chili flakes. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the cooled pasta and mix in chopped celery, peas, red onion, and flaked tuna until everything is well coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 30mg