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Tuna Pasta Salad

January 24, 2023  Neora™ Avatar
Tuna Pasta Salad

Pasta Salad

dry gluten-free pasta 16 oz
4-ounce cans of tuna 3
red bell pepper, chopped 1
celery, chopped 1 cup
red onion, copped 1/3 cup
green onion, chopped (optional) 1
fresh or frozen peas 1 cup
steamed broccoli, bite-sized florets 1 cup
capers, drained 2 tbsps

Dressing

garlic, minced 2 cloves
fresh dill, chopped 2 tbsps
mayonnaise 2/3 cup
lemon juice 1-2 tbsps
dijon mustard 1 tbsp
honey 1 tbsp
Salt & pepper to taste

This Tuna Pasta Salad comes together quickly & makes for a delicious, high protein meal!  

Save this recipe for those days when you don’t have a lot of time for lunch! This pasta salad is packed with plenty of veggies and protein to keep you full! The dressing has lemon and dill which makes for a tangy and herbaceous salad. 

NOTES

  • For the pasta, we used two 9-oz packages of chickpea rotini. Farfalle or macaroni would also work, or any pasta you like! 
  • When making the dressing, start with one tablespoon of lemon juice and add more if you prefer a tangier dressing.  

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Cook pasta according to the directions on the box. 
  2. Steam broccoli. 
  3. Whisk all dressing ingredients until fully combined. 
  4. Add all salad ingredients to a large salad bowl. 
  5. Pour dressing into salad bowl & toss to coat evenly.  
  6. Garnish with lemon wedges & extra dill.  (optional) 
  7. Serve & enjoy! 

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