YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Creamy Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Salad
A vibrant and satisfying pasta salad bursting with Mediterranean flavors, featuring flaked tuna, fresh vegetables, tangy feta, and a light olive oil dressing. This dish offers a creamy texture with bursts of juicy cherry tomatoes and crisp cucumber, making it a perfect balanced meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
INGREDIENTS
3 oz Canned Tuna in Water
1 cup Whole Wheat Pasta (cooked)
1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
1/2 cup Cucumber (sliced)
5 pieces Kalamata Olives
1/4 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp Red Onion (thinly sliced)
1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
2 tbsp Greek Yogurt
2 tbsp Fresh Basil (chopped)
PREPARATION
Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions until al dente, drain and let cool.
In a large bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, sliced red onion, and Kalamata olives.
In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh lemon juice to form a light dressing.
Add the cooled pasta to the vegetables and tuna. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Fold in the crumbled feta and chopped fresh basil, ensuring even distribution.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, if desired, and serve chilled or at room temperature.