CREAMY TUNA PASTA SALAD

This Tuna Pasta Salad is not only healthy, filling, and utterly delicious, it is easy to make and loaded with flavor. Made with protein-packed tuna, peas, whole-wheat pasta, celery, and then tossed in a tasty and creamy avocado yogurt dressing.

Ingredients

• 8 oz Whole Wheat Penne or gluten-free
• 2-3 Celery Stalks chopped
• 1 Cup Frozen Green Peas thawed
• 6.7 oz Tuna in Olive Oil 1 jar, drained and flaked
• ½ Red Onion thinly sliced, to garnish

CREAMY TUNA PASTA SALAD

For the creamy sauce/dressing:

• 1 Avocado very ripe
• 1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
• 2 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Dill plus more to garnish
• ½ Lemon juiced
• 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
• 1-2 Garlic Cloves minced
• 1 Tsp Chili Flakes or to taste
• Kosher salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions, then drain and set aside in a large bowl to cool.
2. Place all sauce/dressing ingredients into a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
3. Pour the sauce over the pasta, and stir in the celery, peas, and tuna. Mix with a spatula until nicely coated. Divide into bowls and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 264mg | Potassium: 589mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 514IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg

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