Tuna Pasta Salad
Make this protein-packed recipe for an easy post-workout lunch or a light dinner. Canned tuna is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to get more omega-3 fats, which help promote skin, eye, and heart health, in your diet.
PER SERVING 344 CALORIES 
TOTAL TIME 15 MINUTES 
GROCERIES 7 INGREDIENTS
Makes: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 ⅓ cups
2 (5oz [140g]) cans solid white albacore tuna in water, drained
½ cup chopped celery
1 small apple (any variety), cored, peeled, and diced
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ tsp kosher salt
3 cups cooked whole grain elbow or shell-shaped pasta, drained and cooled
Black pepper to taste
- In a large bowl, combine the tuna, celery, apple, mayonnaise, and kosher salt. Mix well with a fork.
- Add the pasta and gently toss to combine. Season to taste with the black pepper. Serve promptly or store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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This tuna salad also makes AMAZING tuna melts. Place a few scoops on a toasted whole wheat English muffin or bagel, top with cheese, and broil for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown.
Per serving: 7g fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 40g carbohydrates, 33g protein
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Tuna Pasta Salad