
This Tuna Pasta Salad contains 9g protein and 219 calories per serving, functioning as a lighter carb-based lunch for training days. Quick-preps 6 servings on the stovetop, making it efficient for anyone batch-cooking multiple meals at once. Supports glycogen replenishment without derailing your daily calorie targets.
Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.
Dijon mustard — Grey Poupon or store brand. Spicier than yellow mustard.
270
calories
22g
protein
4g
fat
6 servings per batch · ~186g each
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Set your goal to unlock — free, 30 secondsEach serving contains 9g of protein and 219 calories with 4g fat and 39g carbs. This recipe is carb-forward and lower in protein, making it better suited as a side dish or light lunch rather than a standalone protein source.
This is a quick prep recipe that comes together fast on the stovetop and yields 6 servings at once. You can have an entire week's worth of lunch components ready in minimal active time.
At 219 calories per serving with only 9g protein, this recipe is too carb-heavy and protein-light for dedicated fat loss phases. You'd be better served pairing it with an additional protein source or choosing a higher-protein tuna option.