Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Salad
Bright, fresh, and packed with Mediterranean flavors, this Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Salad is a deliciously light yet satisfying dish perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Featuring tender pasta swirled with flaky tuna, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy crumbles of feta cheese, every bite is a vibrant burst of flavor. A zesty dressing made with fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and oregano ties it all together, while fresh parsley adds a refreshing herbal note. Ready in just 25 minutes and easily customizable, this chilled pasta salad is ideal for summer gatherings or a healthy, make-ahead meal. Serve it as a complete main dish or a crowd-pleasing side – either way, it’s guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Pasta (penne, rotini, or fusilli)
- 200 grams Canned tuna in olive oil (drained)
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium Cucumber (diced)
- 100 grams Kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
- 1 small Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 100 grams Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 5 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the dressing by whisking together the lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, red onion, feta cheese, and chopped parsley.
Add the cooled pasta to the mixing bowl with the vegetables and tuna.
Pour the prepared dressing over the pasta salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately.
Garnish with additional parsley or feta cheese if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2028 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.3 g | 175% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.4 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 195 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 4439 mg | 193% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.4 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.8 g | ||
| Protein | 94.3 g | 189% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 715 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1743 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
