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Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad

Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad
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Create a culinary delight with this Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad that’s not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious. This dish comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep for the week ahead. Packed with protein from tuna and fiber from whole grain pasta and fresh vegetables, it offers a satisfying blend of flavors and textures that everyone will love. Serve it as a refreshing main course at picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings, or enjoy it as a wholesome lunch option throughout the week. With its creamy dressing and colorful ingredients, this pasta salad is sure to become a staple in your household.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups dried brown rice fusilli
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup sliced grape tomatoes
  • 3 (4 oz) cans drained tuna
  • 1/3 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp apple vinegar
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Add frozen peas during the last 4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped carrots, celery, grape tomatoes, and drained tuna.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, apple vinegar, dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Add the cooled pasta and peas to the vegetable mixture. Pour the dressing over everything and mix well until evenly coated.
  5. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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