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High Protein Tuna Salad
A nutritious and protein-packed tuna salad perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Loaded with high-protein pasta, Greek yogurt, and fresh herbs, it's both healthy and delicious.
Ingredients
Canned Goods
- 10 oz tuna in water (drained)
- 2 cups cooked high-protein pasta (like chickpea or lentil pasta)
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole milk)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.25 cup chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
- to taste Salt and black pepper
- 1 optional boiled egg, chopped
- 0.25 cup shelled edamame
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then rinse with cold water and cool.
- Mix Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil (if using), salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Add tuna, cooled pasta, celery, red onion, and parsley; gently mix until combined.
- Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Serve as-is or with optional toppings like boiled egg or edamame.
Notes
For extra flavor, add fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon before serving.