Tuna Pasta Salad with Peas for Meal Prep and Lunch
A creamy Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad with Peas made with tender pasta, tuna, sweet peas, and a light yogurt dressing served cold.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
12 ounces rotini or penne pasta
2 cans tuna in water, drained (about 10 ounces total)
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup celery, finely diced
1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until firm yet tender, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Add cooled pasta and toss to coat evenly.
- Add tuna, peas, celery, and onion.
- Fold ingredients gently to combine.
- Add parsley and drizzle olive oil, then mix lightly.
- Chill before serving and stir again prior to serving.
Notes
Store in a sealed container in a refrigerator. If the salad becomes dry after chilling, mix in a small amount of dressing or lemon juice before serving to restore consistency.