Description

Easy Tuna Pasta Salad is a delightful blend of creamy textures and zesty flavors, making it an ideal choice for any gathering or casual lunch. Packed with protein from albacore tuna and cottage cheese, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. Whether enjoyed on its own or as a filling in wraps, it’s sure to become a staple in your recipe collection. With fresh ingredients like peas, scallions, and a tangy dressing made with apple vinegar and Dijon mustard, this salad offers a refreshing taste that’s perfect for warm days or meal prep. Enjoy the convenience of a make-ahead dish that stays delicious in the fridge, ready to serve whenever you need it.

Ingredients

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8 ounces dry protein pasta
2 5-ounce cans albacore tuna in water
1 15.5-ounce can Cannellini beans, drained
4 large hard-boiled eggs
1 cup whole milk cottage cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2–4 tbsp apple vinegar
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 cup frozen peas
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tsp dried dill
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
Salt to taste

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Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
While pasta cools, drain tuna and beans; chop eggs and slice scallions.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, tuna, beans, eggs, scallions, and peas.
In another bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, mayonnaise, apple vinegar, Dijon mustard, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir until well combined.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 37g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 150mg