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Best Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe in the World

Jun 23, 2022 1 Comment

Easy Tuna Pasta Salad without mayo
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tuna pasta salad with green peas and red onions

No Mayo Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad is a low carb dinner that's filled with protein, greens, and lots of fresh veggies.

Skipping mayo makes this even healthier. This is especially cool when you are on a diet or when you are looking for some quick and easy salad recipe to carry to work.

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  • Classic Tuna Pasta Salad
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  • Tuna Pasta Salad Ingredients
  • How to Make Tuna Pasta Salad
  • Is Tuna Pasta good for Weight Loss?
  • Variations to this Tuna Pasta Salad
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  • Best Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe in the World
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Perfect to carry to a potluck or barbecues. Or make for a lunch this easy tuna pasta salad is as easy as 1,2,3...

Just combine flaked tuna with veggies (cherry tomatoes, green peas, english cucumber, red onions, and celery) and top it off with a basic dressing.

I have deliberately tried to keep the dressing light and easy. So, it's just some extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Garlic Salt, and Pepper.

For that extra freshness I like to squeeze some fresh lemon juice before serving.

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Classic Tuna Pasta Salad

If you are looking for a classic Tuna Pasta Salad then you got to make easy Tuna Macaroni Salad. But, there is no such rule. It's just that tuna macaroni salad has been around for a long time.

Instead of Macaroni you can use any pasta that you like. If you like Macaroni pasta you'll like:

  • Deli-style Creamy Classic Macaroni Salad
  • Traditional Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Key West Tuna Pasta Salad

Typically Key West Tuna Pasta Salad is just like this recipe. But, they use mayo and yogurt. I have skipped both the ingredients for my tuna pasta salad recipe.

In case you want to add mayonnaise and yogurt, you can add them to your salad.

But, make sure you use low fat mayonnaise and thick greek yogurt.

tuna pasta salad with green peas

Tuna Pasta Salad Ingredients

These are the ingredients which I have used to make my tuna pasta salad without mayo.

ingredients for tuna pasta salad
  • pasta (of your choice) - I have used farfalle or bow-tie pasta
  • canned tuna
  • frozen peas
  • cherry tomatoes
  • red onions
  • celery
  • english cucumber

tuna pasta salad dressing no mayo

  • extra virgin olive oil
  • balsamic vinegar
  • Garlic salt
  • pepper

How to Make Tuna Pasta Salad

Tuna pasta salad with peas and no mayo is a recipe that is low in calories and high in protein.

Making it is so easy and you can always store it in the fridge and serve later.

STEP 1: Easy pasta salad recipe with tuna starts with flaking of the tuna. Flaking the tuna is very easy. Use a pair of fork to flake the tuna.

STEP 2: Assemble the ingredients in a large bowl. Combine all the ingredients with flaked tuna in a bowl.

STEP 3: Easy pasta salad dressing recipe is pretty simple. Just combine extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Garlic Salt, and Pepper. Toss it with the pasta salad. Stick it in the fridge until cold. Serve.

tuna pasta salad with tomatoes and lettuce

Is Tuna Pasta good for Weight Loss?

Can you lose weight if you eat Tuna Pasta Salad?

Well, I can't say for sure. Weight Loss is a journey. It takes time and lots of effort. I can't say for certain that one serving of tuna pasta will be good for weight loss.

But, if you are minding your calorie count and you want to stay calorie deficit then this tuna pasta salad is an excellent choice for you.

This easy Tuna Pasta salad is high in protein and helps you meet your protein requirement.

It has no mayonnaise and therefore is very healthy. Besides that, it contains just olive oil, garlic salt, pepper, and vinegar. Which means it is absolutely healthy for you.

Variations to this Tuna Pasta Salad

  • Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad - if you are looking for a last minute Pasta salad recipe to bring to Potluck or for a quick side for BBQ Night out, you should definitely add some Mayonnaise to this same recipe and make the most creamy Tuna Pasta salad ever which everyone will LOVE!
  • Veggies of your choice - add shredded Carrots, Purple Cabbage and Bell Peppers to make base for the salad.
  • Quinoa or Cauliflower Rice - use cooked Quinoa or Cauliflower rice to make the base of the salad instead of Pasta. This will be Low Carb and High in Protein.
  • Parmesan Cheese - top off this Tuna Pasta Salad with some freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a brilliant salty taste to it.
  • Italian - Make Italian Tuna Pasta Salad by just including Italian Seasoning, Freshly chopped Basil, chopped Pine Nuts and Parmesan Cheese to this same recipe.
  • Mexican - Give this Easy Tuna Pasta Salad a mexican twist by adding Black Beans, Avocados, and Corn to it. Also, add some ground cumin, & chili powder for the seasoning.

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tuna pasta salad with green peas and red onions

Best Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe in the World

Easy Tuna Pasta Salad without mayo
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
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Total Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 328kcal
Author: Anjali

INGREDIENTS

  • 6 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta
  • 2 cans canned tuna flaked
  • ½ cup finely diced red onions
  • 1 medium english cucumber
  • ½ pint diced cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup frozen green peas thawed in a bowl of water

dressing

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • garlic salt as per taste
  • pepper as per taste
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INSTRUCTIONS

  • cook pasta as per package directions. Drain and set aside for few minutes.
  • In a large bowl combine all the ingredients for salad. Toss in cooked pasta.
  • In a small bowl or a jar make the dressing. Pour the dressing over the salad. Stick it in the fridge until cold. Serve.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Best Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe in the World
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.003g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 31mg10%
Sodium 200mg9%
Potassium 606mg17%
Carbohydrates 45g15%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 25g50%
Vitamin A 694IU14%
Vitamin C 32mg39%
Calcium 58mg6%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Hi, I'm Anjali - Thank you for stopping by at Recipemagik.com. I hope you enjoyed your time reading through some of my contents. the voice and the thought behind this website. A mother of twins looking to make life pretty through little things. Stay connected.

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  1. Jamie says

    July 06, 2022 at 6:13 am

    5 stars
    I love Tuna!! Making this tonight

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