Creamy Pasta Salad With Tuna And Vegetables Low Fat Recipe

This vibrant and light Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad is bursting with fresh flavors! Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or potluck contribution, this recipe is quick to prepare (ready in under 30 minutes!) and even better the next day. We use a low-fat creamy dressing to keep it healthy, but don't sacrifice flavor – the fresh dill, red pepper, and cucumber combine beautifully with the tuna. Feel free to customize it with your favorite herbs or even omit the tuna for a vegetarian option. Get ready for a refreshing taste sensation!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Calories 263.2 kcal

Protein 31g

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Ingredients for Creamy Pasta Salad With Tuna And Vegetables Low Fat

Rotini Pasta
Sweet Red Pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
2 green onions, chopped
Tuna In Water
Dijon Mustard
Plain Nonfat Yogurt
Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
Italian Parsley
Dill Weed
Salt
Black Pepper

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How to Make Creamy Pasta Salad With Tuna And Vegetables Low Fat

Cook 8 ounces rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and cool quickly.
While pasta cooks, finely chop 1/2 cup red bell pepper, 1/2 cup cucumber, and 2 green onions.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked rotini, chopped red pepper, cucumber, and green onions.
Add 5 ounces of tuna in water, drained.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or 2 tablespoons parsley), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir gently to combine.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or preferably overnight) to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled and enjoy! Garnish with extra dill or parsley if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

Carbs

11g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Creamy Pasta Salad With Tuna And Vegetables Low Fat?

Creamy Pasta Salad With Tuna And Vegetables Low Fat takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Creamy Pasta Salad With Tuna And Vegetables Low Fat?

Creamy Pasta Salad With Tuna And Vegetables Low Fat has approximately 263.2 calories per serving, with about 31 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Creamy Pasta Salad With Tuna And Vegetables Low Fat?

The key ingredients for Creamy Pasta Salad With Tuna And Vegetables Low Fat are Rotini Pasta, Sweet Red Pepper, Cucumber, Green Onions, Tuna In Water, Dijon Mustard. See the full list with measurements above.