Tuna And Pasta Salad
A refreshing Tuna And Pasta Salad loaded with nutritious ingredients, perfect for meal prep or a quick lunch.
Equipment
- salad bowl
- Colander
Ingredients
- 3.5 oz dry elbow pasta about 100 grams
- 7 oz canned tuna drained, about 200 grams, you can add more
- 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 diced
- ½ 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. Customize with different veggies or proteins. Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option. Greek yogurt can replace sour cream.
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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