Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad
This Tuna Pasta Salad isn't just healthy, filling, and completely delicious, it's not difficult to make and rich with flavor. Made with protein-packed tuna, peas, whole-wheat pasta, pasta and then tossed into a delicious and creamy avocado yogurt dressing.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad, Tuna Pasta Salad
Servings: 4
Calories: 426kcal
Author: Kayla
- 6.7 oz tuna in olive oil 1 jar drained and flaked
- 2-3 celery stalks chopped
- 8 oz whole wheat penne or gluten-free
- 1 cup frozen green peas thawed
For te Creamy Sauce or Dressing
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- ½ lemon juiced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill more to garnish
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp chili flakes or more to taste
- 1 avocado very ripe
- 1-2 garlic cloves minced
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
Cook the pasta according to package instructions and then drain and put aside in a large-bowl to cool.
Put all sauce or dressing ingredients into a food-processor or blender & pulse till smooth and well blended. Taste and correct the seasoning.
Pour the sauce on the pasta, then stir in the celery, peas, and tuna. Mix with a spatula till well coated.
Serve and enjoy!