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Tuna Pasta Salad

A delightful and easy-to-make salad combining pasta, tuna, fresh vegetables, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh dill or 1 1/2 tsp dried dill
  • 1 tsp minced garlic (1 clove)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 8 oz rotini pasta
  • 10 oz tuna in oil, drained
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, roasted and chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped English cucumber
  • 1/3 cup sliced kalamata olives
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Optional: 3/4 cup crumbled feta

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped dill, minced garlic, and salt and pepper. Chill in the fridge.
  2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and cool.
  3. In a large salad bowl, combine cooled pasta, drained tuna, halved grape tomatoes, roasted red bell pepper, chopped cucumber, sliced kalamata olives, chopped red onion, and chopped parsley.
  4. Add the chilled dressing to the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
  5. If the salad is too thick, add reserved pasta water until reaching desired consistency. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  6. If desired, mix in crumbled feta just before serving.
  7. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes

The salad can be served as a main dish or side dish. Best enjoyed cold or at room temperature. Add feta just before serving if desired.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Gluten-free (if using gluten-free pasta)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: salad, tuna, pasta, healthy, quick, easy, Mediterranean