Description
Creamy and Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad is a deliciously nutritious dish that brings together the goodness of whole wheat penne, vibrant vegetables, and a delightful avocado yogurt dressing. Perfect for quick lunches, dinner gatherings, or potlucks, this easy-to-make salad is not only packed with protein from tuna but also offers fiber from whole wheat pasta and peas. With its creamy texture and customizable ingredients, you can enjoy this salad as a light main course or a refreshing side dish. It’s an ideal choice for anyone looking to combine flavor with health in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces Whole Wheat Penne (or gluten-free)
- 2–3 Celery Stalks (chopped)
- 1 Cup Frozen Green Peas (thawed)
- 6.7 ounces Tuna in Olive Oil (drained and flaked)
- 1 Avocado (very ripe)
- 1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- ½ Lemon (juiced)
- 2 Tablespoon Chopped Fresh Dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat penne according to package directions. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a blender, combine the ripe avocado, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, garlic cloves, and chili flakes. Blend until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooled pasta with chopped celery, green peas, red onion slices, and flaked tuna.
- Pour the avocado dressing over the pasta mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 30mg