Tuna Pasta Salad
Tuna Pasta Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines whole wheat pasta with protein-rich tuna and vibrant vegetables. The creamy yogurt dressing, accented by honey and lemon, brings a delightful tang. Perfect for a light lunch or picnic, it's a satisfying option for those seeking a healthy meal.
Ingredients
- 1 c. uncooked whole wheat shells or spirals ⓘ
- 1/2 c. plain nonfat yogurt ⓘ
- 1 1/2 tsp. honey ⓘ
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice ⓘ
- 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar ⓘ
- 1/2 tsp. dried dill weed ⓘ
- 1/4 tsp. celery seed
- 1/4 tsp. paprika ⓘ
- pinch of white pepper ⓘ
- 1 (6 1/2 oz.) can light tuna, drained and flaked ⓘ
- 1/3 c. frozen peas ⓘ
- 1/3 c. chopped celery ⓘ
- 1/4 c. chopped red pepper ⓘ
Instructions
- Cook pasta in boiling water for 10 to 12 minutes to taste.
- Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine yogurt, honey, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, dill, celery seed, paprika, and white pepper.
- Stir in pasta, tuna, peas, celery, and red pepper.
- Mix gently, but thoroughly, until evenly coated with dressing.
- Sprinkle green onion on top.
- Serve at room temperature.
- If salad needs to be held for more than 2 hours, cover and refrigerate.
- If chilled, let sit at room temperature for a minimum of 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
344
kcal
17% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).