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Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Salad with Feta

Name: Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Salad with Feta
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 3 cups pasta, whole wheat or chickpea; 2 cans wild-caught tuna drained; 1.5 cups tomato chopped; 0.75 cup cucumber chopped; 0.33 cup red onion finely diced; 0.25 cup olives sliced; 3 cups spinach fresh, roughly chopped; 0.25 cup feta, reduced-fat or fat-free; 3 tbsp olive oil; 3 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1.5 tsp Dijon mustard; 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning; salt to taste; pepper to taste

If you’re craving something simple, satisfying, and full of flavor, this Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Salad with Feta is a must-try. It’s inspired by classic pantry ingredients—like canned tuna and olives—but feels fresh and vibrant thanks to chopped tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a zesty Dijon dressing. The crumbled feta gives it a creamy, tangy finish that ties everything together. It’s high in protein, balanced, and comes together fast with just a few everyday ingredients.

Servings: 3

Ingredients

3 cups pasta, whole wheat or chickpea
2 cans wild-caught tuna, drained
1 1/2 cups tomato, chopped
3/4 cup cucumber, chopped
1/3 cup red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup olives, sliced
3 cups spinach, fresh, roughly chopped
1/4 cup feta, reduced-fat or fat-free

For the Dressing

3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, tuna, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, spinach, and feta.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper until well blended.
Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for more developed flavor.

Published: May 27, 2025