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Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Salad

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This Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Salad is a fresh, vibrant, and easy-to-make dish packed with protein-rich tuna, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for picnics, lunches, or light dinners.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz (about 2 1/2 cups) dry pasta (such as rotini or fusilli)
  • 5 oz can tuna, drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/2 cup halved grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked pasta, drained tuna, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, parsley, and feta cheese.
  3. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Notes

  • This salad can be made a few hours ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
  • Use high-quality tuna packed in water or olive oil for the best flavor.
  • Feel free to customize by adding bell peppers or swapping in chickpeas for a vegetarian version.

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