Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad
This healthy tuna pasta salad is light, creamy, and full of fresh crunch from cucumbers, tomatoes, and herbs. A simple blend of Greek yogurt and mayo keeps it satisfying without feeling heavy, making it perfect for make-ahead lunches, easy dinners, or potluck side dishes.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini pasta uncooked
- 2 5 oz cans chunk light tuna, drained
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, plus extra for garnish
- 3 tbsp red onion chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Juice from ½ lemon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cucumber chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente according to the package directions. Drain, then rinse under cold water to cool it completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the cooled pasta, tuna, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley. Gently fold everything together until well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until you’re ready to serve.
- Finish with an extra sprinkle of parsley just before serving.