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Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Salad (No Mayo)
This Mediterranean-style Tuna Pasta Salad is a healthy and lighter version of classic pasta salad packed with protein-rich tuna tossed with the best lemon yogurt vinaigrette. This no-mayo tuna pasta salad is an easy make-ahead recipe perfect served as a side dish, easy lunch or dinner.
Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 238 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
For the Pasta Salad
- 12 ounces short pasta (rotini, penne, farfalle)
- 2 (5-ounces) canned solid white tuna (in water)
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 3 tablespoons capers, drained
For the Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons PLAIN yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
To Make the Vinaigrette
- Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients.
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To Make the Pasta Salad
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Rinse in cold water.
- Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl. Add the vinaigrette and toss well to combine. Serve (See Note)
Nutrition Information
Calories
238kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
522mg
(22%)
Potassium
300mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
470IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
10.5mg
(12%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 522mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 470IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 10.5mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.