Description
Tuna Pasta Salad (Greek Style) is a refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of Mediterranean flavors. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch at home, this pasta salad combines tender pasta with juicy tuna, crisp vegetables, and a creamy dressing. With its vibrant colors and delightful taste, it’s sure to impress anyone who tries it. Plus, it takes just 20 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy days. Serve it as a main course or a side dish; either way, this Tuna Pasta Salad is a versatile staple that will quickly become a favorite in your cooking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10.5oz / 300g Short Cut Pasta (Fusilli recommended)
- 2x 6.5oz/185g cans of Tuna, drained
- 3.5oz / 100g Baby Plum Tomatoes, halved
- 3.5oz / 100g Cucumber, sliced & quartered
- 3oz / 75g Kalamata Olives, halved
- 2oz / 60g Greek Feta, crumbled
- 1/2 small Red Onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup / 120g Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1/2 cup / 120g Mayo (full fat)
- 1.5 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Lemon, juice only (or to taste)
- 1 heaped tbsp finely diced Fresh Parsley
- 1 tbsp finely diced Fresh Dill
- 1/2 tsp Sugar
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder (or 1/2 small cloves, minced/grated)
- 1/4 tsp Salt & Black Pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt and mayo with olive oil and lemon juice; add herbs, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with tomatoes, cucumber, olives, tuna, red onion, and feta cheese.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Chill before serving or enjoy immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg