Description
A fun and tasty twist on traditional pasta salads, packed with protein and flavor.
Ingredients
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- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ⅔ cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dill
- 1.5 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 5 (3 oz) cans skipjack tuna
- 8 oz protein pasta (preferably shells or macaroni)
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- ¼ cup scallions/green onions (about 3 stalks thinly sliced)
- ½ cucumber diced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the protein pasta according to the package directions. Strain it and quickly cool it by running cold water over it.
- In a bowl or mason jar, mix together the sauce ingredients until well combined.
- In a large bowl, add the pasta, tuna, minced garlic, scallions, and diced cucumber. Stir to combine.
- Pour in the sauce and mix well. Taste and add additional salt if needed.
- Store in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.
Notes
For a creamier texture, add more Greek yogurt or mayo. You can also add diced bell peppers or celery for crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 35mg