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July 22, 2021 30 Minute Meals

Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad

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Tuna Pasta Salad

A classic American family meal! Tuna Pasta Salad has so many variations and each person likes a pasta salad made a little differently....

My Tuna Pasta Salad combines tuna, bow tie pasta, and dill pickles tossed with an onion cheddar dressing. The flavors are out of this world and perfect for meal prepping.

tuna pasta salad in a white square dish with a spoon in it

Tuna Salad Ingredients

  • tuna
  • greek yogurt
  • mayo
  • celery
  • dill pickles
  • bow tie pasta
  • green onion
  • cheddar cheese
  • pepper
  • seasoning salt

The Best Tuna Salad Dressing

The star of this show besides the tuna is this amazing and unique dressing! Take what you know about tuna salad and toss it out the window.

This dressing is a unique mix of greek yogurt and mayo, green onion and seasoning salt all whipped together with cheddar cheese.

The cheddar onion dressing really evenly spreads out that delicious cheddar flavor throughout the whole salad. It's perfect in every bite!

I think a pasta salad is only as good as its dressing and this one rocks!

Hot Or Cold Tuna Salad?

Well this isn't a casserole (although you could totally top it with more cheese and bake it to make a casserole)

So I suggest enjoying this Tuna Pasta Salad cold! Once you refrigerate it, the flavors meld together perfectly and are good for a couple of days if stored in the fridge.

Health Benefits Of Tuna

Not only is this a super easy 30 minute meal for your family, it also comes with some awesome health benefits!

Tuna is loaded with omega 3 fatty acids which can aid in balancing cholesterol. It also is packed with protein to help keep you fuller longer.

Is This Kid-Friendly?

Absolutely! What kid doesn't love friendly bow-tie pasta? And they won't even notice the tuna in between the dill pickles and the cheddar dressing!

This dish was a hit between husbands and kids alike. This is also an amazing meal to prep once and have for lunches for kiddos.

white plate with a serving of tuna pasta salad surrounded by fresh flowers

Frequently Asked Questions

The Best Way To Store Tuna Salad

I choose to keep this for under 7 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Can I Substitute Different Pasta?

Of course! I would opt for a bite-sized pasta like elbow noodles, penne, rotini, or orecchiette.

tuna pasta salad in a white square dish with a spoon in it

Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad

A delicious tuna salad that is packed with protein, vegetables, and topped with an easy-to-make cheddar onion dressing
5 from 4 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how to make ahi tuna, pasta, pasta salad
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Sara Ayesh

Ingredients

  • 10 oz bow tie pasta
  • 3 5 oz cans of tuna in water
  • 1 cup greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1 tablespoon seasoning salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3-4 dill pickle spears finely chopped
  • 3 stalks of celery finely diced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 green onions roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to the box, drain and set aside to cool.
  • In a food processor combine yougurt, mayo, cheddar cheese, green onion, seasoning salt, and pepper.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • In a serving dish add noodles, tuna, chopped pickles, chopped celery and toss.
  • Drizzle with the cheddar onion dressing and toss.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes and serve!

Table of Contents

  • 1 Tuna Pasta Salad
  • 2 Tuna Salad Ingredients
  • 3 The Best Tuna Salad Dressing
  • 4 Hot Or Cold Tuna Salad?
  • 5 Health Benefits Of Tuna
  • 6 Is This Kid-Friendly?
  • 7 Frequently Asked Questions
  • 8 Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad
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  1. Phyllis Sheehan says

    January 9, 2022 at 4:06 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so good and healthy

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