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Mediterranean Pasta and Tuna Salad

A vibrant pasta and tuna salad with mediterranean vegetables. Combined with a creamy vinaigrette dressing, it's fresh and perfect for summer meals.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 468kcal
Author: Michelle Miller

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces pasta (rotini or similar) gluten free, if necessary
  • 2 cans tuna (4-ounce) drained
  • 1 cup Spanish olives cut in half
  • 1 cup cucumber chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion diced
  • 14 cup fresh dill chopped, optional (can sub Italian parsley, green onions, etc.)

Creamy Vinaigrette

  • 1/2 cup full fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill (omit if using fresh dill in salad)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook pasta al dente to package directions. Drain pasta and rinse and allow to cool.
  • Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl or jar, and whisk or shake until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine the pasta, tuna, and vegetables.
  • Drizzle the pasta, tuna, and vegetables with the dressing, and toss to combine.

Notes

How to Store Leftovers

This salad stores wonderfully with the dressing! In fact, it helps keeps the gluten free pasta from drying out.
Once the salad has been tossed together, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Tips & Variations

Gluten Free Pasta: If you need to make this gluten free, I suggest using this millet rotini. A rice rotini will also work great but won't stay as fresh tasting if the salad is kept for a couple of days.
Other Vegetables: A variety of veggies will work well in this versatile creamy tuna pasta salad. Also try:
  • Canned artichoke hearts
  • Red Bell Peppers or Orange Bell Peppers
  • Green Peas (frozen and thawed, or fresh sugar snap peas)
  • Herbs, like green onion, Italian parsley, or fresh dill
  • Radish
  • Carrots
  • Broccoli

Nutrition

Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 945mg | Potassium: 1222mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 8733IU | Vitamin C: 101mg | Calcium: 297mg | Iron: 10mg