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Home » Recipes » Lunch » Salad + Dressing » Tuna Pasta Salad

Tuna Pasta Salad

Published: Jun 13, 2020 · Last Modified: June 13, 2020 by Dani

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This Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad is made with elbow noodles, peas, tuna, celery, red onion, mayonnaise, and Greek yogurt. It’s an easy, healthy, dish that is family-friendly and great for meal prep.

This recipe has been updated and was originally posted on 2012.

I grew up eating this tuna pasta salad recipe. My sister would make it at least once a week and we would eat it for both lunch and dinner.

It’s light, delicious, and packed with protein. You can make it with staple ingredients you have in your fridge, freezer, and pantry.

How To Make Tuna Pasta Salad

Cook your pasta according to the package instructions. You can use any type of pasta you prefer.

If you want to add more protein to the dish, try a bean or lentil pasta. If you want more fiber, try a whole grain pasta.

Transfer cooked pasta to a large bowl. Add in chopped onions, celery, peas, tuna, yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, and pepper.

Stir everything together, test for seasoning and enjoy!

How Long Does Tuna Pasta Salad Last In The Fridge?

This healthy tuna pasta salad will last in the fridge for up to 5 days when kept in an airtight container.

How Do You Keep Tuna Pasta Moist?

When kept in the fridge, the pasta will begin to absorb the mayonnaise and yogurt which can make the salad taste less creamy.

To keep the salad nice and moist, add an extra dollop of yogurt (or mayo) right before serving.

Thanks so much for reading! You can watch the video down below and if you make this recipe I would love for you to give it a ★ rating below.  And be sure to follow me on YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram and, FaceBook for more healthy food inspiration!

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Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe

This Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad is made with elbow noodles, peas, tuna, celery, red onion, mayonnaise, and Greek yogurt. It’s an easy, healthy, dish that is family-friendly and great for meal prep.
Course: LUNCH, salad + dressing
Cuisine: American, kids
Author: Dani Spies
Prep Time15 mins
Total Time15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 355kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 2 cans of chunk light tuna packed in water and drained
  • 3 cups elbow pasta, cooked
  • 1 cup frozen peas defrosted
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta onion, celery, tuna, peas, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir well and enjoy!

Notes

*This tuna pasta salad will last up to 5 days when stored in the fridge.
**To keep this recipe dairy-free, skip the yogurt and use all mayonnaise. 
***To lower the fat and increase the protein, skip the mayonnaise, and use all yogurt.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 274IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg

Kid Friendly Lunches, Recipes, Salad + Dressing, Video Celery, clean eating, Greek Yogurt, green peas, Kids, Onions, Salad, Tuna, Tuna Salad, Whole Wheat Pasta

About Dani

Dani Spies is the founder and host of Clean & Delicious; a weekly cooking show on YouTube and a healthy eating blog that celebrates real, whole foods! She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness and is loved for her approachable, down to earth style both in and out of the kitchen.

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Comments

  1. Margi says

    September 3, 2013 at 2:39 pm

    5 stars
    I loved this simple and easy recipe! I’m not a huge fan of yogurt but I do really like this flavor!

    Reply
  2. Lisa says

    September 8, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    5 stars
    What size cans of tuna?

    Reply
    • Dani says

      September 10, 2013 at 2:57 am

      5 stars
      5-6 ounces:)

      Reply
  3. Diane says

    December 4, 2013 at 11:46 am

    5 stars
    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!!

    Reply
  4. Patricia Thompson says

    December 11, 2013 at 12:35 pm

    5 stars
    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?

    Reply
    • Dani says

      December 13, 2013 at 6:55 am

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
  5. Dee says

    January 8, 2014 at 9:47 pm

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
  6. Nastassia D. (@TasciaD) says

    February 5, 2014 at 7:16 pm

    5 stars
    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.

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  7. DeeDee says

    March 17, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
  8. Kim says

    March 23, 2014 at 7:38 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
  9. Antoinette says

    May 6, 2014 at 11:02 am

    5 stars
    I would love to make this but I don’t eat mayo, what else can I use?

    Reply
    • Dani says

      May 6, 2014 at 2:51 pm

      5 stars
      Just skip the mayo and use a little extra yogurt. Will be delish!

      Reply
  10. Maureen says

    August 29, 2014 at 12:24 am

    5 stars
    I left out the pasta and used this as filling in a whole wheat tortilla. Yum!

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  11. jennifer says

    September 8, 2014 at 12:07 am

    5 stars
    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.

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    • Dani says

      September 8, 2014 at 9:19 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for stopping by to let me know! I’m honored and so glad you enjoyed it:)

      Reply
  12. Mayumi Pecson says

    April 8, 2017 at 11:10 am

    5 stars
    Hi Dani. We do not have a wine vinegar where i live. What can i use to substitute the red wine vinegar?

    Reply
    • Dani says

      April 12, 2017 at 11:50 am

      5 stars
      You can use apple cider vinegar:)

      Reply
  13. Sue says

    June 13, 2018 at 7:33 pm

    5 stars
    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.

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    • Dani says

      June 13, 2018 at 9:18 pm

      5 stars
      So glad you enjoyed it Sue. Thanks for letting me know!

      Reply
  14. MARY E STEWART says

    July 25, 2018 at 2:17 am

    5 stars
    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

    Reply
    • Dani says

      July 26, 2018 at 11:35 am

      5 stars
      So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  15. nancy says

    June 21, 2020 at 7:19 pm

    5 stars
    This was so easy to make and incredibly delicious! Already made it twice (don’t worry…I’m single and only using one can of tuna)!

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