Mediterranean-Style Tuna Pasta Salad

This mayo-free Tuna Pasta Salad is light, tasty, and layered with Mediterranean flavors! Made with tender pasta, canned tuna, and fresh veggies tossed in a creamy lemon vinaigrette, this pasta salad can be served as a side dish or as an easy lunch.

📝 Ingredients

• 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
• 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

1. 1--- To Make the Vinaigrette ---
2. 2Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients.
3. 3--- To Make the Pasta Salad ---
4. 4Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Rinse in cold water.
5. 5Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl. Add the vinaigrette and toss well to combine. Serve (See Note)