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Tuna Pasta Salad

Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad That's High in Protein and Flavor

This Tuna Pasta Salad is packed with protein, offering a flavorful and budget-friendly meal for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Protein Pasta Try Barilla Protein+ Rotini
  • 2 cans Albacore Tuna Canned in water
  • 1 can Cannellini Beans Drained and rinsed
  • 4 large Hard-Boiled Eggs
  • 3 stalks Scallions Chopped
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas Thawed
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Cottage Cheese Can use low-fat or dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise Light or alternative for a healthier option
  • 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar Or lemon juice as a substitute
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard as an alternative
  • 1 tsp Dried Dill Fresh herbs can be substituted
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • pot
  • colander
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a food processor, blend the whole milk cottage cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook your protein pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained albacore tuna and rinsed cannellini beans. Add the thawed peas, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and sliced scallions. Pour the creamy dressing over the mixture and gently fold until well combined.
  4. Introduce the cooled pasta to the bowl of tuna and vegetable mixture, and stir until combined and evenly coated.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, black pepper, and additional vinegar if desired. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Let the salad chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to meld the flavors, and consider adding chopped veggies or different beans for variations.

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