Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad
Tuna Pasta Salad is one of the easiest recipes to make when you want something delicious and protein-packed in a flash.
Servings 8
Calories 283kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) pasta I used fusilli but any short pasta shape works
- 3 6 oz (170g) cans of tuna drained
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 medium cucumbers chopped (I used two Persian cucumbers but an English cucumber can also be used)
- 2 celery stalks finely sliced
For the dressing
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp chopped chives
- 4 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Make the dressing by whisking together the mayo, yogurt, chives, lemon juice and seasonings in a large mixing bowl. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil.
- Add the pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain the cooked pasta then rinse with cold water. Add to the bowl with the dressing.
- Drain the tuna then add to the pasta.
- Add the onion, cucumber and celery.
- Toss well to coat the pasta with the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- At this stage you can serve or cover the tuna pasta salad and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Notes
- The dressing should be a little too salty, too acidic and be balanced by the sugar.Once you add the pasta and tuna, the dressing will be mellowed out.
Nutrition
Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 926mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 127IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg
