Delicious Tuna Pasta Salad with Creamy Greek Yogurt Twist

This Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad is a vibrant, nutritious delight that captures the essence of summer gatherings with its colorful veggies and creamy Greek yogurt dressing.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Chill Time 30

Total Time 1

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

8 ounces Whole Wheat Rotini Pasta Or fusilli or penne
1 Cucumber Chopped
1 Celery Chopped
1 Red Bell Pepper Diced
1 cup Frozen Peas
12 ounces Canned Tuna Drained and flaked

For the Dressing

1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
2 tablespoons Light Mayonnaise
1 Lemon Juice Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
1 tablespoon Fresh Dill Chopped
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
Salt To taste
Pepper To taste

Equipment

Pot
colander
Mixing Bowl
Whisk

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cool water.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with cucumber, celery, and red bell pepper (or cherry tomatoes), peas, and flaked tuna.
In another bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, dill, garlic powder, and season with salt and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad, folding gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavors. Feel free to customize with extra veggies or different proteins if desired.

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