Description
A creamy and refreshing healthy tuna pasta meal prep made with tender pasta, mixed vegetables, and a smooth dressing using yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, and herbs. Perfect for easy weekly meals and stays fresh in the fridge for up to five days.
Ingredients
4 cups dried pasta such as brown rice fusilli
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup sliced grape tomatoes
3 cans tuna drained
1/3 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt such as Chobani or FAGE
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp dried dill
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions and add peas during the last few minutes of cooking then drain and rinse with cold water and set aside.
Place carrots celery tomatoes and tuna into a large mixing bowl.
Whisk yogurt mayonnaise vinegar mustard garlic dill salt and pepper in a separate bowl until smooth.
Add pasta and peas to the vegetable tuna mixture and pour the dressing over the top then stir until fully coated.
Store in airtight containers or serve immediately.
Notes
This dish tastes great cold and works well for weekly meal prep.
You can adjust seasoning to taste based on how tangy or creamy you prefer the dressing.
Pasta shapes like fusilli or penne hold the dressing well and keep their texture.
Store the prepared tuna pasta in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: dinner, lunch, meal prep, gluten free
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American