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tuna pasta salad recipe
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Creamy and Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad

Easy, creamy, and healthy tuna pasta salad made with peas, celery, and an avocado yogurt dressing.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
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Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Whole Wheat Penne or gluten-free
  • 2-3 Celery Stalks chopped
  • 1 Cup Frozen Green Peas thawed
  • 6.7 oz Tuna in Olive Oil 1 jar, drained and flaked
  • ½ Red Onion thinly sliced, to garnish

For the creamy sauce/dressing:

  • 1 Avocado very ripe
  • 1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 2 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Dill plus more to garnish
  • ½ Lemon juiced
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1-2 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 Tsp Chili Flakes or to taste
  • Kosher salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions, then drain and set aside in a large bowl to cool.
  • Place all sauce/dressing ingredients into a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  • Pour the sauce over the pasta, and stir in the celery, peas, and tuna. Mix with a spatula until nicely coated. Divide into bowls and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 264mg | Potassium: 589mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 514IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg