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Tuna And Pasta Salad

Tuna And Pasta Salad

Quick, creamy tuna and pasta salad – a high-protein meal packed with veggies. Perfect for meal prep, lunch, or dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course lunch
Cuisine Healthy
Servings 2 servings
Calories 463 kcal

Equipment

  • large salad bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 3.5 oz dry elbow pasta about 100 grams
  • 7 oz canned tuna drained, about 200 grams, you can add more
  • ⅓ cup light sour cream
  • ⅓ cup light mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon mustard such as Dijon or yellow
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ cup gherkins or pickles diced
  • 3 large radishes diced (optional)
  • 1 medium Lebanese cucumber diced
  • ½ red bell pepper diced
  • ½ red onion finely diced

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Strain, rinse, and let cool.
  • In a large salad bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Add drained tuna, diced vegetables, and pickles. Toss to coat.
  • Stir in cooled pasta and mix well.
  • Serve immediately or divide into meal prep containers for later.

Notes

Pasta Tips: Cook pasta just until al dente so it doesn’t get mushy when mixed and it will retain more fiber. Customization: Swap veggies or protein based on what you like or have on hand. Dressing balance: Taste the dressing before mixing and adjust salt, pepper, or mustard to your liking. Storage tips: Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. This is great for meal prepping ahead of time. Freezing isn’t ideal for this dish due to the creamy dressing and the texture of pasta will get too mushy. Can I make this gluten-free? Yes! Use gluten-free pasta to make this dish suitable for a gluten-free diet. Don’t overcook! What’s a good tuna alternative? Cooked chicken, canned salmon, or even chickpeas for a vegetarian option. Can I use yogurt instead of sour cream? Totally! Greek yogurt works as a lighter, tangy substitute.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 463kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 29gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 1412mgPotassium: 738mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1340IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Canned Tuna Recipes, high protein meals, high protein recipes, pasta salad, tuna and pasta salad, tuna salad
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