Mediterranean-Style Tuna Pasta Salad
Mediterranean-Style Tuna Pasta Salad is a vibrant dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. This refreshing salad combines tender pasta and protein-rich tuna with an array of colorful vegetables, all tossed in a creamy lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for summer picnics, light lunches, or as a side at gatherings, this dish is not only delicious but also quick to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces short pasta (rotini, penne, farfalle)
- 2 (5-ounce) cans solid white tuna (in water)
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 3 tablespoons capers, drained
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine onions, tomatoes, olives, cucumber, and capers.
- In another bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, yogurt, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over; toss gently to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg