Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad

This Tuna Pasta Salad is not only healthy, filling, and utterly delicious, it is easy to make and loaded with flavor. Made with protein-packed tuna, peas, whole-wheat pasta, celery, and then tossed in a tasty and creamy avocado yogurt dressing.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes 

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 oz Whole Wheat Penne or gluten-free
• 2-3 Celery Stalks chopped
• 1 Cup Frozen Green Peas thawed
• 6.7 oz Tuna in Olive Oil 1 jar, drained and flaked
• ½ Red Onion thinly sliced, to garnish

For the creamy sauce/dressing:

• 1 Avocado very ripe
• 1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
• 2 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Dill plus more to garnish
• ½ Lemon juiced
• 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard

• 1-2 Garlic Cloves minced
• 1 Tsp Chili Flakes or to taste
• Kosher salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

• Cook the pasta according to package directions, then drain and set aside in a large bowl to cool.
• Place all sauce/dressing ingredients into a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
• Pour the sauce over the pasta, and stir in the celery, peas, and tuna. Mix with a spatula until nicely coated. Divide into bowls and enjoy!

Credit to: healthyfitnessmeals