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Easy tuna pasta salad


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  • Author: Isabella
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Easy Tuna Pasta Salad is a high-protein, budget-friendly dish featuring tender pasta, protein-rich tuna, and a creamy cottage cheese-based sauce. Perfect for quick lunches, dinners, or meal prep, this salad is customizable, healthy, and full of flavor.

 


Ingredients

  • Protein-enriched pasta
  • Albacore tuna packed in water
  • Hard-boiled eggs
  • Cannellini beans
  • Sweet peas
  • Cottage cheese
  • Mayonnaise
  • Red wine vinegar
  • Dijon mustard
  • Scallions
  • Italian parsley
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Dill
  • Black pepper

Instructions

  • Prepare the Sauce: Blend cottage cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, and black pepper until smooth. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
  • Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta as per package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Combine Ingredients:
    • Add drained tuna, thawed peas, rinsed beans, chopped eggs, and sliced scallions to the bowl with the sauce.
    • Mix gently with the pasta until well combined.
  • Season and Chill: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use Greek yogurt as a substitute for cottage cheese for a lighter option.
  • Add crunch with celery or bell peppers, or enhance flavor with fresh dill.
  • Best served cold but can sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American