Josephine's Tuna Pasta Salad

Bursting with Mediterranean flavors and creamy goodness, Josephine's Tuna Pasta Salad is the perfect balance of freshness and indulgence. This easy, 25-minute recipe combines tender penne or rotini pasta with protein-packed canned tuna, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny black olives, and aromatic parsley. Tossed in a tangy homemade dressing made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and a hint of lemon juice, this chilled salad is a vibrant, wholesome dish that’s ideal for meal prep, potlucks, or a light lunch. Serve it with a garnish of parsley for a touch of elegance, and enjoy a classic tuna pasta salad with a modern twist. Keywords: tuna pasta salad, Mediterranean pasta salad, creamy tuna salad, easy lunch recipes, potluck dishes.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Penne or rotini pasta
• 2 cans Canned tuna (in water, drained)
• 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 small Red onion
• 100 grams Black olives (pitted and sliced)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 4 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and finely chop the red onion.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, drained tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and chopped parsley.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 7

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1065.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1466.6

Total Fat 93.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 81.0mg	0%
Sodium 2291.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 127.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.0g	0%
Total Sugars 17.4g
Protein 37.7g	0%

Vitamin D 45.4IU	0%
Calcium 223.2mg	0%
Iron 7.1mg	0%
Potassium 1419.4mg	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: 55.9%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 34.0%