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Healthy Tuna Pasta Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A quick and nutritious salad combining whole grain pasta, tuna, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 oz whole grain pasta (About 227 g)

Canned Tuna

  • 5 oz tuna, drained

Vegetables

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper, diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped

Dressing and Garnish

  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt (Use low-fat or full-fat as desired)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • for garnish Fresh herbs (parsley or dill)

Instructions 

  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs and serve chilled.

Notes

Feel free to add more herbs or adjust seasonings to taste.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Healthy
Keyword: Tuna