Tuna & Walnut Pasta Salad
Description
This salad tastes great the day it’s made, and even better the next day, so make extra and pack leftovers for lunch the next day!
Ingredients
- 1 cup nonfat yogurt
- 3 tablespoons white wine or cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons chopped black olives
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme OR 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 10 ounces Fusilli (corkscrew), penne, or other large pasta shape
- 1 (6 1/8-ounce) can water-packed tuna
- 1/2 cup California walnuts
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced roasted, peeled red peppers (packed in jar)
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
PREPARATION
- To make the dressing, in a small bowl, place the yogurt, vinegar, olives, thyme and garlic. Stir to combine, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain in a colander, then rinse well and drain again.
- Drain tuna and place in a large bowl with the walnuts and peppers and toss to combine.
- Before serving, add the dressing and stir to coat the ingredients evenly.
- Sprinkle with parsley.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 459 cal
- Total Fat: 12 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 14 mg
- Sodium: 252 mg
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 26 g