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High-Protein Easy Tuna Pasta Salad for Quick, Delicious Meals

A delicious high-protein tuna pasta salad, perfect for quick meals and meal prepping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Dry Protein Pasta can swap with short pasta or whole grain
  • 1 can Albacore Tuna use juices for added flavor
  • 1 can Cannellini Beans rinsed
  • 2 large Hard-Boiled Eggs chopped
  • 2 scallions Scallions chopped
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas thawed if preferred
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Cottage Cheese can substitute with low-fat or silken tofu
  • ¼ cup Mayonnaise may replace with Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar can use apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard can substitute with yellow mustard
  • Dried Dill
  • Garlic Powder
  • Onion Powder
  • Black Pepper

Equipment

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

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Creamy Sauce by blending cottage cheese, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a food processor until smooth.
  2. Cook the pasta in boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine tuna, cannellini beans, frozen peas, and hard-boiled eggs. Fold in the scallions.
  4. Mix in the cooled pasta and pour the creamy sauce over. Stir until well combined and adjust seasoning as desired.
  5. Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh; can be meal prepped for convenient lunches.