Tuna And Pasta Salad
Quick, creamy tuna and pasta salad – a high-protein meal packed with veggies. Perfect for meal prep, lunch, or dinner.
Equipment
- salad bowl
Ingredients
- 3.5 oz dry elbow pasta about 100 grams
- 7 oz canned tuna drained, about 200 grams
- ⅓ cup light sour cream
- ⅓ cup light mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon mustard such as Dijon or yellow
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup gherkins or pickles diced
- 3 large radishes diced (optional)
- 1 medium Lebanese cucumber diced
- ½ red bell pepper red bell pepper diced
- ½ red onion red onion finely diced
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Strain, rinse, and let cool.
- In a large salad bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add drained tuna, diced vegetables, and pickles. Toss to coat.
- Stir in cooled pasta and mix well.
- Serve immediately or divide into meal prep containers for later.
Notes
Cook pasta just until al dente so it doesn’t get mushy when mixed. Swap veggies or protein based on preference. Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 463kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 29gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 1412mgPotassium: 738mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1340IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 3mg
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