Description
A quick and delicious dish combining protein-packed tuna, hearty pasta, and healthy beans, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dry protein pasta
- 2 (5-ounce) cans albacore tuna in water
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can Cannellini beans, drained
- 4 large hard-boiled eggs
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup whole milk cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2–4 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until combined.
- Cook the protein pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, drained tuna, Cannellini beans, chopped hard-boiled eggs, scallions, and frozen peas. Add the sauce and mix well until everything is coated evenly.
Notes
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Great for barbecues, cookouts, or picnics. Add fresh herbs for extra flavor. Lasts in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- 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: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg