Description
A quick, nourishing, and customizable pasta salad that’s perfect for easy weeknight dinners or quick lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole grain pasta
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the whole grain pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, mix together Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine, ensuring every ingredient is coated in creamy goodness.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving, adding a pop of color and freshness.
Notes
This salad tastes even better the next day, making it a great option for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg