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Close-up view of a vibrant tuna pasta salad with rotini, peas, and chopped vegetables.
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Easy High-Protein Tuna Pasta Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A quick and nutritious salad combining pasta, tuna, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a protein boost.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 oz rotini pasta (or any short pasta)

Canned Tuna

  • 2 cans 5 oz cans tuna in water (drained and flaked)

Eggs

  • 2 pieces hard-boiled eggs (chopped)

Frozen Peas

  • 1 cup frozen peas (thawed)

Celery

  • 0.25 cup diced celery

Red Onion

  • 0.25 cup diced red onion

Greek Yogurt or Mayonnaise

  • 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise (for creamier taste)

Dijon Mustard

  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

Lemon Juice

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

Dried Dill

  • 1 tsp dried dill

Salt and Pepper

  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Red Pepper Flakes

  • optional Red pepper flakes (for garnish)

Fresh Parsley

  • to garnish chopped parsley

Instructions 

  • Cook the pasta until al dente, then rinse under cold water and set aside.
  • Mix cooled pasta, tuna, eggs, peas, celery, and red onion in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together yogurt, mustard, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.
  • Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon or fresh herbs before serving.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Salad
Keyword: High Protein, Pasta, Tuna