Salad

Tuna Pasta Salad

Name: Tuna Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 120g high protein elbow macaroni, dry; 1 can (170g) tuna in water, drained and flaked; 1 red bell pepper (120g), small dice; 2 celery stalks (80g), small dice; 1 small dill pickle (35g), finely chopped; Black pepper, to taste; 140g plain greek yogurt; 60g 1% cottage cheese; 15g mayo; 15ml grainy mustard; 10ml pickle brine; 3g fresh dill, chopped

Cold elbow macaroni tossed in a tangy, creamy yogurt-cottage cheese dressing with grainy mustard and dill. Flaked tuna carries the bulk of it, with crisp red pepper and celery cutting through the richness. Pickle and its brine keep every bite sharp.

Prep time

15 min

Cook time

10 min

Total time

55 min

servings

Ingredients

Salad

high protein elbow macaroni, dry
can (170g) tuna in water, drained and flaked
red bell pepper (120g), small dice
celery stalks (80g), small dice
small dill pickle (35g), finely chopped
Black pepper, to taste

Dressing

plain greek yogurt
1% cottage cheese
mayo
grainy mustard
pickle brine
fresh dill, chopped

Instructions

1
Cook macaroni in salted boiling water per package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water until fully cool
2
Blend greek yogurt, cottage cheese, mayo, mustard, pickle brine, and dill until completely smooth.
3
Fold together all ingredients with dressing
4
Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

per 258 g serving

1/3

Calories

323 kcal

Protein

29 g

Carbs

35 g

Fat

8 g

Fiber

4 g

Sodium

563 mg