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A delicious plate of Easy Tuna Pasta Salad

Easy Tuna Pasta Salad

A quick and satisfying meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner, packed with protein and flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 366
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 227 g dry protein pasta
  • 2 cans albacore tuna in water
  • 440 g Cannellini beans drained
  • 4 large hard-boiled eggs
  • 240 ml frozen peas
  • 240 ml whole milk cottage cheese
  • 120 g mayonnaise we use Duke's
  • 30 ml red wine vinegar 2-4 tbsp
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Add the cottage cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon, 2 tablespoons of vinegar, and seasonings to a small food processor or blender. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Transfer the sauce into a big bowl.
  2. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
  3. Add both cans of tuna to the bowl with the sauce, making sure to add the juice. Break up any big chunks of tuna with a fork.
  4. Rinse the peas under hot water, drain well, and add them to the bowl.
  5. Rinse and drain the beans and add them to the bowl.
  6. Chop the hard-boiled eggs and add them to the bowl.
  7. Add the scallions and mix well.
  8. Once the pasta is fully cooked, rinse it with cold water to stop the cooking and drain well. Add the pasta and gently stir everything together until well combined.
  9. Taste and adjust the salt, pepper, and vinegar.

Notes

This salad is perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for a few days. Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or adjust the seasonings to your taste.