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Easy Tuna Pasta Salad

Creamy Easy Tuna Pasta Salad You'll Love to Make

Discover the delicious and nutritious Easy Tuna Pasta Salad, featuring high-protein ingredients for a satisfying meal.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces dry protein pasta chickpea or lentil pasta for extra protein
  • 2 5-ounce cans albacore tuna in water packed in water for healthier choice
  • 1 15.5-ounce can cannellini beans drained, white beans can be used as substitute
  • 4 large hard-boiled eggs omit or use tofu as vegetarian alternative
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced, substitute with green onions if needed
  • 1 cup frozen peas thawed under hot water before adding
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup whole milk cottage cheese low-fat alternatives work too
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise suggested Duke's, avocado or Greek yogurt can lighten
  • 2-4 tablespoons red wine vinegar adjust based on taste preference
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard infuses a zesty tang
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • to taste salt adjust according to preference

Equipment

  • food processor
  • pot
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. In a small food processor, blend together cottage cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and red wine vinegar. Add dill, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Process until smooth and creamy, then transfer to a mixing bowl.
  2. Boil a large pot of salted water and add the dry protein pasta. Cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside to cool.
  3. To the bowl with dressing, add drained albacore tuna, thawed peas, drained cannellini beans, and chopped hard-boiled eggs. Add sliced scallions and mix gently until well coated.
  4. Once the pasta has cooled, add it to the tuna salad mixture. Gently fold until combined without breaking pasta.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving for the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For extra smooth dressing, blend cottage cheese until completely smooth. Always drain excess liquid from tuna and beans to avoid a watery salad.

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