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Protein Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe

28g Protein Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe: Your Brilliant Solution

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A high-protein pasta salad made with whole-wheat macaroni, tuna, fresh vegetables, and a creamy Greek yogurt and mayonnaise dressing. It’s a quick, satisfying meal that’s perfect for lunches or easy dinners.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces whole-wheat elbow macaroni
  • 2 (6.7-ounce) jars tuna fillets in water, drained
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • ½ cup thinly sliced scallions, plus more for garnish
  • ½ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta as directed on the package without adding salt.
  2. Drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water until it’s cool.
  3. Move the pasta to a large bowl.
  4. Shred the drained tuna into medium chunks in a separate bowl.
  5. Add the celery, bell pepper, scallions, yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper to the pasta. Stir everything together well.
  6. Gently fold the shredded tuna into the pasta mixture. Leave some chunks intact and do not overmix.
  7. Garnish with extra scallions if you want.

Notes

  • You can add more protein by mixing in hard-boiled eggs, chickpeas, or extra tuna.
  • Use leftover cooked chicken or salmon instead of tuna.
  • This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • For a dairy-free version, use a dairy-free yogurt alternative.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook (Mix)
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg