Tuna Pasta Salad with Balsamic and Yogurt
Elevate your salad game with this flavorful Tuna Pasta Salad with Balsamic and Yogurt, a light and refreshing dish perfect for busy weeknights or warm-weather gatherings. This satisfying recipe combines tender fusilli or penne pasta, protein-rich canned tuna, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, briny black olives, and the subtle bite of red onion. Bound together with a creamy yet tangy dressing made from Greek yogurt, balsamic vinegar, and a hint of garlic, this salad offers a balanced mix of textures and flavors. Topped with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, it’s easy to prepare in just 25 minutes and can be served chilled or at room temperature. Wholesome, versatile, and packed with Mediterranean flair, this pasta salad is perfect as a light main course or a side dish that will steal the show.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 150 grams canned tuna, drained
- 150 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 0.5 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 50 grams black olives, sliced
- 100 grams plain yogurt (Greek or regular)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool, then set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked pasta, drained tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and black olives.
Pour the balsamic yogurt dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad for a fresh, herby finish.
Serve immediately as a refreshing main meal or chill in the refrigerator for an hour before serving if you prefer it cold.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1064 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.4 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2215 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.9 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 63.1 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.1 mcg | 50% | |
| Calcium | 197 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1383 mg | 29% | |
*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.
