Tuna Pasta Salad with Yogurt Dill Sauce
Elevate your pasta salad game with this flavorful Tuna Pasta Salad with Yogurt Dill Sauce, a light yet satisfying dish perfect for any occasion! This recipe combines al dente pasta, flaky canned tuna, crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a touch of tangy red onion, all brought together by a creamy Greek yogurt-based sauce infused with the fresh, herbaceous flavors of dill, lemon juice, and garlic. Packed with protein, loaded with fresh veggies, and tossed in a healthier alternative to mayo, this salad is both nutritious and delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a quick and easy option for a refreshing lunch, picnic side, or light dinner. Serve it chilled to let the vibrant flavors harmonize—perfect for warm days or meal prep!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams dry pasta (fusilli, penne, or bowties)
- 2 cans canned tuna (in water, drained)
- 120 grams plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 medium cucumber (diced)
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.5 medium red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside.
In a small bowl, prepare the yogurt dill sauce by whisking together the Greek yogurt, chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained pasta, canned tuna (flaked with a fork), diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and finely chopped red onion.
Pour the yogurt dill sauce over the pasta and vegetables. Gently toss to combine, ensuring the sauce evenly coats all the ingredients.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Chill the tuna pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve cold as a light meal or side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1308 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.3 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1416 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 216.3 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.8 g | ||
| Protein | 63.3 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 272 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1787 mg | 38% | |
*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.
