Description
Creamy and Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad is a delightful dish that combines the goodness of whole wheat pasta, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy avocado yogurt dressing. Perfect for summer picnics, weeknight dinners, or meal prep, this salad is not only nutritious but also incredibly satisfying. With just 25 minutes of preparation time, you can whip up this colorful dish that is bursting with flavors and textures. It’s customizable, allowing you to add your favorite veggies or adjust the ingredients to suit your taste. Each bite offers a balance of creaminess from the dressing and freshness from the vegetables, making it an ideal choice for anyone seeking a healthy yet delicious meal.
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 (chopped)
- 1 Cup Frozen Green Peas (thawed)
- ½ Lemon (juiced)
- 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Dill
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat penne according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- In a blender, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, fresh dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, chili flakes, and minced garlic. Blend until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled pasta with chopped celery, thawed peas, and flaked tuna.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until well combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 35mg