Description
A quick and easy Tuna Pasta Salad combining protein-rich tuna with nutritious veggies, perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shell noodles
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh herbs (optional, e.g., dill or parsley)
Instructions
- Cook the shell noodles according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, tuna, and peas.
- In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Add chopped fresh herbs if desired.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added crunch, consider adding diced celery or bell peppers. You can make this salad a day in advance for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Tuna, Pasta, Salad, Quick, Easy, Picnic, Barbecue, Meal Prep