Description
Creamy and Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad is a delightful dish that combines nutrition with flavor, making it perfect for any occasion. This quick-to-prepare salad features whole wheat penne pasta, tender peas, crunchy celery, and protein-rich tuna, all enveloped in a light and creamy avocado yogurt dressing. Whether you’re hosting a picnic, looking for an easy lunch option, or needing a satisfying dinner that the whole family will love, this recipe has you covered. The vibrant colors and fresh ingredients make it not just a meal but an inviting centerpiece on your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
- 1 cup frozen green peas (thawed)
- 2–3 celery stalks (chopped)
- 6.7 ounces tuna in olive oil (drained and flaked)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat penne according to package directions until al dente. Drain and let cool in a large bowl.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the avocado, Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic cloves, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the cooled pasta and gently mix in the chopped celery, thawed peas, and flaked tuna until everything is well coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 30mg