High-Protein Tuna Pasta Salad (Perfect for BBQs & Potlucks)
This healthy Tuna Pasta Salad is a high-protein summer side dish made with albacore tuna, Greek yogurt, peas, celery, and fresh dill. Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, Fourth of July celebrations, and family cookouts.
Servings: 8.5 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces small shells pasta or your favorite bite-sized pasta
- 12 oz. can albacore white tuna packed in water, (9 oz. drained)
- 2 celery stalks diced (115g)
- 1/4 cup red onion diced (50g)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1-2 teaspoons fresh dill weed
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup plain non fat Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package instructions, using salted water. Cook until al dente. Drain and rinse well with cool water.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta, tuna, celery, onion, peas, dill, and some salt and pepper.
- Stir together the mayo and greek yogurt. Mix half into the pasta and reserve half for later. Cover both bowls and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 1 hour.
- Before serving, mix in the remaining mayo mixture. Serve cold.
Notes
- This salad actually tastes even better after it has had time to chill. I recommend making it at least a few hours before serving to give the flavors time to come together.
- Find in MyFitnessPal or the MacrosFirst app by searching for, “Stay Fit Mom Tuna Pasta Salad.”
Nutrition
Serving: 150g (1/2 cup) | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.4g | Protein: 11.5g | Fat: 4.1g | Fiber: 2.1g