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Easy Tuna Pasta Salad

A delicious medley of flavors in a creamy tuna pasta salad that's perfect for quick lunches or easy family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Base Ingredients
  • 8 ounces dry protein pasta
  • 2 cans (5-ounce) albacore tuna in water
  • 1 can (15.5-ounce) Cannellini beans, drained
  • 4 large hard-boiled eggs
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
Sauce Ingredients
  • 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
  • to taste Salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and desired salt until smooth and creamy.
  2. Prepare the protein pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let it cool for just a bit.
  3. In the same bowl with the sauce, add the drained tuna, Cannellini beans, chopped hard-boiled eggs, sliced scallions, and frozen peas.
  4. Toss in the cooled pasta and gently stir until everything’s well coated.
  5. Serve it chilled!

Notes

Store in the fridge for up to 3-5 days. Keep the dressing separate until you’re ready to serve for that super-fresh taste.