MEDITERRANEAN TUNA PASTA SALAD

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White albacore tuna is dressed up with fresh vegetables and a lemony vinaigrette for a light and tasty main dish salad. Adapted from the Pampered Chef's "It's Good For You".

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories     Tuna

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons light olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells
1 small cucumber, scored and sliced (1 cup)
1/2 small red onion, sliced into thin wedges
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
10 pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
5 cups mixed salad greens
1 (12 ounce) can solid albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Drain again.
  • Place pasta in a large bowl. Add vegetables, olives, salad greens and tuna. Pour on vinaigrette, toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle with feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.7, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 36.1, Sodium 529.6, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.9, Protein 20.2

Christal Vaipa
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I can't wait to try this salad! It looks so delicious.


Namutebi Allen
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Larry Jenkins
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I love the addition of sun-dried tomatoes and capers. They give the salad a nice Mediterranean flavor.


Imran Abdulaziz
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. It's perfect for picnics or potlucks.


Temitope Shulammite
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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but I really enjoyed this salad. The flavors are well-balanced and the salad is very refreshing.


Chota Balen
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat fish.


Chantay Geo
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The tuna, tomatoes, and capers are a perfect match.


Akbar Mohammed
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Kat Craft
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also a great option for a healthy and filling lunch.


Sadia Fardous
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I love this salad! It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I always make a double batch so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


JIHANE messalem
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This was a delicious and easy salad to make. I used canned tuna, which made it even quicker. I also added some chopped cucumber for extra freshness.


tjd91 Denny
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make and the ingredients are easy to find. I highly recommend it!


007peter Njoroge
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This salad is the perfect summer lunch or dinner! It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I especially love the addition of sun-dried tomatoes and capers. They add a nice tang that really brightens up the dish.


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