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Greek Tuna Pasta Salad

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Created by Mariam Ezzeddine
This delicious and easy Tuna Pasta Salad recipe is loaded with Greek flavor! Golden pasta, chunky tuna, olive and more with a Greek dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Greek
Servings 6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups penne pasta uncooked
  • 1½ cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • ¾ cup Kalamata olives pitted, and cut in half
  • 1½ cup marinated artichoke chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion petite diced
  • 2 4 oz. chunky tuna in oil or water
  • ¾ cup feta cheese

Greek Dressing

  • ⅓ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¾ tsp. oregano leaves dry
  • 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp. black pepper fresh cracked
  • ½ tsp. pepper flakes or less
  • ½ tsp. salt more or less to taste
  • 1 tbsps. Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsps. light mayo
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced, or less per preference

Instructions

  • Cook pasta al dente according to package directions.
  • In a small cup or bowl, mix the Greek Dressing ingredients. Set aside.
  • Slice the tomatoes in half, and finely dice the red onion.
  • Once the pasta has cooked, drain and run it under some cold water. Drain again very well and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add in the tuna, artichoke, Kalamata olives, diced onions, feta cheese and then pour over the Greek dressing. Toss to mix everything together.
  • Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with some lemon wedges and fresh oregano if you have some.

Notes

  • When cooking the pasta, after dropping it into the boiling water, stir immediately to avoid the pasta sticking to the pan.
  • If you want your salad less oily, choose tuna packed in water.
  • Be sure to drain your pasta well and rinse with cold water before mixing the salad.
  • Top with feta cheese to amp up the Mediterranean flavors!
  • Keep chilled until ready to serve.
  • Season with a little salt and pepper, it really makes the flavors pop!
  • Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh oregano.

Nutrition

Calories: 568kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 692mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 889IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
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