Description
Indulge in our creamy and healthy tuna pasta salad, a delightful dish that combines convenience with nutrition. This vibrant salad features whole wheat penne tossed with tender peas, crunchy celery, and generous chunks of tuna, all coated in a smooth avocado yogurt dressing. Not only is it quick to prepare—taking just 25 minutes—but it’s also versatile enough to serve as a main dish or a side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces Whole Wheat Penne (or gluten-free)
- 6.7 ounces Tuna in Olive Oil (drained and flaked)
- 1 Cup Frozen Green Peas (thawed)
- 2–3 Celery Stalks (chopped)
- 1 Avocado (very ripe)
- 1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- ½ Lemon (juiced)
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1–2 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 2 Tablespoon Chopped Fresh Dill (plus more to garnish)
- 1 Teaspoon Chili Flakes (or to taste)
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat penne according to package directions. Drain and let cool.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the avocado, Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, and chili flakes. Blend until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with chopped celery, thawed peas, and flaked tuna.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 30mg