Greek Style Tuna and Bow Tie Pasta Salad

Elevate your summer meal game with this vibrant and refreshing Greek Style Tuna and Bow Tie Pasta Salad. Combining tender bow tie pasta with protein-packed tuna, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy red onion, briny kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, this dish is a Mediterranean delight in every bite. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and oregano, this salad is bursting with fresh, bold flavors that are both satisfying and light. Perfect as a quick lunch, picnic side, or potluck favorite, this easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes and serves six, making it a versatile and crowd-pleasing option. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a healthy, flavor-forward dish inspired by the sunny tastes of Greece.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 ounces bow tie pasta
• 10 ounces canned tuna in water
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces, thinly slice the red onion, and halve or quarter the kalamata olives if desired.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, drained tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and crumbled feta cheese.

Step 4

Prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. You can add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice based on your preference.

Step 7

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1299.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2497.0

Total Fat 97.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 156.1mg	0%
Sodium 4122.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 286.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.1g	0%
Total Sugars 22.2g
Protein 129.2g	0%

Vitamin D 128.8IU	0%
Calcium 666.5mg	0%
Iron 20.6mg	0%
Potassium 1505.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.5%

Protein: 20.4%

Carbs: 45.1%