Description
Creamy and Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad is a refreshing dish that perfectly blends wholesome ingredients for a delightful meal. Ideal for summer picnics, quick lunches, or light dinners, this pasta salad features a creamy avocado yogurt dressing that elevates its flavor while keeping it healthy. Packed with protein from tuna and healthy fats from avocado, this versatile dish appeals to both kids and adults alike. With just 25 minutes of preparation, it’s an excellent option for busy days or meal prep.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces Whole Wheat Penne (or gluten-free)
- 6.7 ounces Tuna in Olive Oil (drained and flaked)
- 1 Avocado (very ripe)
- 1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 2–3 Celery Stalks (chopped)
- 1 Cup Frozen Green Peas (thawed)
- ½ Lemon (juiced)
- 2 Tablespoon Chopped Fresh Dill
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Whole Wheat Penne according to package instructions. Drain and cool.
- In a blender, combine the avocado, Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the cooled pasta. Add chopped celery, thawed peas, and flaked tuna. 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: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 30mg