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Tuna Pasta Salad

This isn't your average tuna pasta salad. A creamy Greek yogurt dressing replaces the usual mayo. It keeps in the fridge for 3 or 4 days, so make a big batch and thank yourself later.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chilling Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Entree, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American/Mediterranean
Servings: 4
Author: Suzy Karadsheh

Ingredients

  • Kosher salt
  • 8 ounces small shell pasta or elbow macaroni
  • 3/4 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Greek oregano
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Freshly-ground black pepper
  • 1 7-ounce can water-packed albacore tuna, drained
  • 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion or 1 to 2 shallots, chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas thawed and drained
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and season with a large pinch of kosher salt. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente; 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool the pasta a little bit).
  • Make the dressing. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, about 1 tablespoon olive oil, oregano, dill weed, garlic powder, and a big pinch of black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
  • Mix the salad. Add the cooked pasta to the bowl with the dressing. Add the tuna, celery, red onion, peas, and shredded carrots. Mix well to coat.
  • Chill and serve. Cover the pasta and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

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  • If the salad seems dry after chilling, stir in another spoonful of Greek yogurt or a drizzle of olive oil.
  • Storage: Tuna pasta salad will keep in the fridge for 3 to 4 days in a tightly closed container.

Nutrition

Calories: 277.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 52.2g | Protein: 13.8g | Fat: 1.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 359mg | Fiber: 4.8g | Sugar: 6.1g | Vitamin A: 2981.7IU | Vitamin C: 16.4mg | Calcium: 81.3mg | Iron: 1.6mg

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