Tuna: Tuna Pasta Salad
Source: South Beach Recipe
Phase 3 - A healthier version
Nice change from traditional Tuna Salad
Ingredients
- 8 oz. pasta of your choice
- 12 oz. canned solid white premium tuna packed in water, drained
- 4 celery stalks, chopped
- 2/3 c. frozen peas, thawed
- 2 Tbls. red onion, minced
- 15 cherry tomatoes, quartered
Dressing
- 1/2 c. low fat mayonnaise (Hellman's with olive oil)
- 1/4 c. plain low fat yogurt
- 1 Tbls. + 1 t. balsamic vinegar
- salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and rinse under cold water.
Whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt and balsamic vinegar in a small mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Place tuna in a large mixing bowl and break into small pieces. Add pasta, celery, tomatoes, peas and onion; stir to combine. Fold in dressing. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.