Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad with Peas (Serve Cold)
Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad with Peas (Serve Cold) is a delightful, nutritious dish perfect for any occasion. This quick-to-prepare salad can be ready in just 20 minutes, making it an excellent choice for potlucks, BBQs, or busy weeknights. Featuring whole wheat pasta, vibrant vegetables, and protein-rich canned tuna, it’s tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing that keeps it light yet satisfying. Enjoy it as a main course or a side dish; this recipe is incredibly versatile and easy to customize based on your favorite ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
- Whole wheat rotini pasta
- Canned flaked white tuna
- Chopped cucumber
- Chopped celery
- Chopped red bell pepper (or cherry tomatoes)
- Cooked frozen peas
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Light mayonnaise
- Lemon juice
- Dijon mustard
- Fresh dill
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain and rinse under cool water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with cucumber, celery, red bell pepper (or tomatoes), peas, and drained tuna.
- In another bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard; stir in dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until well coated.
- Chill for 20-30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg