Tuna Pasta Salad
Bright, fresh, and satisfyingly creamy, this Tuna Pasta Salad is the perfect dish for lunch, dinner, or any potluck occasion. Featuring a harmonious blend of tender pasta, protein-packed canned tuna, crunchy red bell pepper and celery, sweet peas, and a tangy mayo-Greek yogurt dressing, this recipe strikes a balance between wholesome nutrition and irresistible flavor. Lemon juice and fresh parsley provide a zesty, herbal finish, while a quick chill in the fridge allows all the ingredients to meld beautifully. Ready in just 25 minutes and easy to customize, this cold pasta salad is a crowd-pleaser that's ideal for summer picnics, meal prep, or as a refreshing, no-fuss side dish. Don’t forget to serve it chilled for the ultimate creamy, satisfying bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams pasta (fusilli, penne, or rotini)
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna in water
- 100 grams mayonnaise
- 50 grams Greek yogurt
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 2 pieces celery stalks, diced
- 0.5 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 100 grams frozen peas, thawed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
While the pasta cooks, open the cans of tuna, drain them, and flake the tuna into a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Add the diced red bell pepper, celery, red onion, and thawed peas to the bowl with the tuna. Mix to combine.
Add the cooked and cooled pasta to the bowl, then pour the dressing over the top. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad and give it another light toss.
Refrigerate the tuna pasta salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
431 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.8 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 35 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 659 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.6 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 24.2 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 462 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
