Healthy Tuna Macaroni Salad Recipe

A classic homemade comfort food, this Healthy Tuna Macaroni Salad with peas is loaded with fresh vegetables and protein for a kid-friendly pasta salad that’s perfect for a crowd.

Ingredients:

For The Macaroni Salad – Elbow macaroni pasta – Albacore tuna – Green peas – Celery – Onion Full Ingredients

Boil a large pot of water, and cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions, until just past al dente.

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Drain the pasta immediately, and run cold water over it to stop the cooking process before letting it cool in the fridge.

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In the meantime, combine the ingredients for the Greek yogurt dressing, stirring until smooth and creamy.

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Add the cooked pasta, flaked tuna, green peas, celery, red onion, seasonings, and fresh herbs to a large bowl.

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Add the dressing, and toss until the ingredients are coated completely.

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