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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
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad, Tuna Pasta Salad
Servings: 4
Calories: 426kcal
Author: Kayla

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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!