This was a recipe that I (sorta) stole from my sister.
Her recipe uses white pasta and about a half a jar of mayo.
It’s delicious BUT I really wanted to clean it up a bit using ingredients that work better for me and my body-body!
So, as you’ll see, I subbed in some whole grain pasta, added some peas, and used (mostly) greek yogurt for the mayo.
This meal is like a tuna sammie in a bowl and just so happens to be a hit with the toddlers too.
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced celery
- 2 cans of chunk light tuna packed in water and drained
- 3 cups pre-cooked whole grain pasta
- 1 cup frozen peas defrosted
- 2 tbsp mayo
- 1/2 cup fat free plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and combine well. Adjust seasonings a pack in individual containers so you can grab them for lunch all week long.
- Makes 4-6 servings.
Nutrition
Calories: 756kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 128g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 354mg | Sodium: 328mg | Potassium: 1937mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 610IU | Calcium: 270mg | Iron: 3.6mg
Margi says
I loved this simple and easy recipe! I’m not a huge fan of yogurt but I do really like this flavor!
Lisa says
What size cans of tuna?
Dani says
5-6 ounces:)
Diane says
Another winning recipe, Dani!! I followed this to the letter except for the pasta. I used whole grain Rotini because I couldn’t find whole grain elbows in my store. It came out excellent! I’ll be sharing this with my friends. Oh, also, I honestly didn’t think the Greek yogurt/mayo mix would be good but I was pleasantly surprised! Thanks so much, Dani!! Keep doing what you are doing!!
Patricia Thompson says
I love your recipes and tips. It was recommended by my nutritionist to use your website and I am glad she told me about you. I love that you give us the Nutritional Analysis for each recipe but you don’t show the sodium level and I am watching my daily sodium intake for medical necessity. Why is that?
Dani says
I don’t add the sodium simply because I don’t feel my measurements are accurate since I tend to season as I go. I would not want to put out false information!
Dee says
Can you eat hot or cold? I can’t stand the taste or smell of yogurt, can you taste the yogurt? I’d love to try though.
Nastassia D. (@TasciaD) says
I made this today , I couldn’t find any plain Greek yogurt so I used Yoplait Greek vanilla and veggie penne regati pasta. I only wished I had real mayo on hand instead of my Kraft fat free mayo. I used apple cider vinegar because I couldn’t find red wine vinegar. I love the taste best when the salad is heated.
DeeDee says
I found that the 2 cans of tuna was to much. I will use only 1 can next time. I also found it needed alot seasoning it was very bland. I added in a tsp of relish and a tsp of mustard and it was much better.
Kim says
Hi Dani!
I just discovered your recipes. I made this tuna pasta and your granola recipes today and have it ready for lunch this week. They are so delicious! I added corn and sliced apple to my pasta salad and used apple cider vinegar (I couldn’t find red wine vinegar too).Good swap out with using Greek yogurt. It still retains that creamy texture like mayo and tastes great. Thanks for sharing this great recipe!
Antoinette says
I would love to make this but I don’t eat mayo, what else can I use?
Dani says
Just skip the mayo and use a little extra yogurt. Will be delish!
Maureen says
I left out the pasta and used this as filling in a whole wheat tortilla. Yum!
jennifer says
I gave NEVER left a comment on a recipe before but this is sooooo GOOD that I HAD to! I hate yogurt of all kinds so I don’t even know why I made this (pic looked so good). Thanks so much for this recipe. PS I did’t use the vinegar and it was still devine.
Dani says
Thanks for stopping by to let me know! I’m honored and so glad you enjoyed it:)
Mayumi Pecson says
Hi Dani. We do not have a wine vinegar where i live. What can i use to substitute the red wine vinegar?
Dani says
You can use apple cider vinegar:)
Sue says
Just moved and doing lots of packing & unpacking. This recipe was so easy to put together in the midst of all the chaos and it will be great for a quick & healthy lunch. Thank you for sharing it., I didn’t have Red wine vinegar, so I tried some Key Lime juice that I had & it worked well.
Dani says
So glad you enjoyed it Sue. Thanks for letting me know!
MARY E STEWART says
HELLO I MADE THE PASTA TUNA SALAD AND IT WAS GREAT.I REALLY NEEDED SOMETHING LIKE THIS.SOMETHING LITE.EAT RIGHT LIKE SALADS AND NOT FRIED FOODS ALL THE TIME.THANK YOU FRIEND
Dani says
So glad you enjoyed it!