Description
20-Minute Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad is a fresh, protein-packed dish made with tender whole wheat pasta, tuna, crisp vegetables, and a light creamy dressing. This quick and refreshing meal is perfect for lunch, meal prep, or easy dinners.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 2 cans tuna, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, sliced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions until tender.
- Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, celery, and parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Chill for a few minutes before serving or enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Rotini, bow tie, or penne pasta work especially well because they hold the dressing nicely.
- Chickpea pasta or gluten-free pasta can be substituted for dietary preferences.
- Add olives, peas, corn, or bell peppers for extra flavor and texture.
- Feta cheese, capers, dill, or basil can enhance the flavor even more.
- For a lighter dressing, use only Greek yogurt and skip the mayonnaise.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- If the salad dries out slightly after storage, stir in extra lemon juice or yogurt before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
