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Tuna Pasta Salad

High-Protein Tuna Pasta Salad: Refreshingly Creamy & Quick

Enjoy a delicious Tuna Pasta Salad that's high in protein and perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces dry protein pasta Choose a protein-enriched variety
  • 2 cans albacore tuna in water 5 ounces each
  • 1 can Cannellini beans 15.5 ounces, drained
  • 4 large hard-boiled eggs
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 cup frozen peas Rinse in hot water
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup whole milk cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Duke's recommended
  • 2-4 tablespoons red wine vinegar to taste
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • salt to taste

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Large pot
  • colander
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a food processor, combine cottage cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
  2. Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add protein pasta and cook according to package instructions (7-10 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water.
  3. In a mixing bowl, add tuna, peas, and Cannellini beans. Chop hard-boiled eggs and add along with scallions. Pour in the dressing and mix well.
  4. Gently fold the cooled pasta into the mixture until evenly coated.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and vinegar if needed.
  6. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving. Serve as a side or main dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 19gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be customized with your favorite veggies and protein substitutes.

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