Lemon Thyme Starkist Tuna Pasta Salad

Diet and nutritionDiet and meal planningGluten-free dietDialysis dietCKD diet
Lemon Thyme Tuna Pasta Salad: A light pasta salad with albacore tuna, ziti, and fresh lemon thyme. Low-calorie and low-sodium for a healthy meal option.
Meal TypeDinner, Lunch, Salad 
DietsDairy free, Low carb, Low phosphorus, Low potassium, Low sodium, High protein 
Ingredients
Yield:
Serves 2
  • 2 tbsp, dried thyme
  • 4 tsp chopped chives
  • 4 oz ziti, dry
  • 1 pouch low sodium Albacore White Tuna in Water
  • ⅛ tsp, ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic
  • 1½ teaspoon dijon mustard
  • ⅛ teaspoon dry mustard
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
Lemon Thyme Starkist Tuna Pasta Salad
Directions
Prep: 30 min, Cook: 15 min, Total: 45 min
  1. Cook pasta according to the directions on the package, rinse and cool after cooking.
  2. Drain tuna and add to pasta, chives and lemon thyme.
  3. Mix all of the dressing ingredients together in separate bowl and pour over pasta and tuna mixture.
  4. Mix and serve with a fresh sprig of lemon thyme on the side.
Nutritional Information
  • Calories 291
  • Carbohydrates 45.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber 3.1 g
  • Protein 17.4 g
  • Fat 3.9 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.5 g
  • Sodium 113.5 mg
  • Potassium 268.7 mg
  • Calcium 73.3 mg
  • Phosphorus 181.1 mg