Best Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Salad Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA PASTA SALAD

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Cubed tuna steak dresses up this hearty, Greek-style pasta salad. The mild tuna flavor blends nicely with the olives, feta cheese and veggies.-Sarah Farley, Greenfield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
2 tuna steaks (8 ounces each), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
1/3 cup halved pitted Greek olives
1 large tomato, cut into wedges
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute tuna in 1 tablespoon oil until fish flakes easily with a fork; cool. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper and remaining oil; shake well. , Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. , In a large salad bowl, combine the pasta, tuna, cucumber, onion, olives, tomato and feta cheese. Drizzle with dressing; gently toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA-PASTA SALAD

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Light and easy for weeknights. We like garlic so adjust yours accordingly.

Provided by Jrocks

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

½ (12 ounce) box dry fettuccine pasta
1 (12 ounce) can albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked
3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion
¼ cup pitted olives, halved
½ cup red wine vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 ½ teaspoons olive oil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried basil
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 dash ground black pepper

Steps:

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain.
Place pasta in a large bowl; add tuna, tomatoes, red onion, and olives.
Combine vinegar, garlic, oil, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake vinaigrette well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 35.3 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 474.9 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

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

Ingredients

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

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