Easy Tuna Pasta Salad
Easy Tuna Pasta Salad is a delightful blend of creamy, tangy flavors that come together in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is high in protein and packed with nutritious ingredients, making it an ideal lunch or picnic treat. The combination of albacore tuna, protein pasta, and fresh vegetables creates a satisfying meal that appeals to everyone, including picky eaters. Whether served cold as a main dish or as a vibrant side at gatherings, this salad is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dry protein pasta
- 2 cans (5 ounces each) albacore tuna in water
- 1 can (15.5 ounces) white kidney beans, drained
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup whole milk cottage cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2–4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the protein pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine drained tuna, chopped hard-boiled eggs, white kidney beans, and frozen peas.
- Add cottage cheese, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt to the tuna mixture; stir until well combined.
- Fold in the cooled pasta gently until everything is mixed well.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 366
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 333mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
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