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Healthy Summer Tuna Pasta Salad

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This tuna pasta salad is a well balanced and tasty meal. It has carbs from the pasta, protein from the tuna, and plenty of vitamins and fiber from all the veggies. Creamy, tangy, and perfect for summer. Enjoy!!!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
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Course: ,
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 2
Calories: 410 kcal per serving
Best Season: Summer
Ingredients
  • 100 g canned tuna (in oil, drained)
  • 100 g farfalle pasta (uncooked)
  • 1/2 avocado (sliced)
  • 1 mini cucumber (semi peeled, sliced in half moons, optional)
  • 1 spring onion (trimmed, chopped)
  • 4 leave romaine lettuce (chopped)
  • 4 sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, thinly sliced)
  • 1/4 tsp oregano (dried, optional)
  • black pepper (freshly ground, optional)
  • 1/2 lemon (the juice)
    • Dressing
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise (preferably light)
  • 1 tbsp yoghurt (strained, greek)
  • 3 spr dill (fresh, chopped)
Instructions
  1. 1

    Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and allow to cool. 

  2. 2

    Prepare the dressing : in a food processor add yoghurt, mayonnaise, and purée until completely smooth.  Put in the fridge. 

  3. 3
    Combine all other ingredients in a salad bowl and mix gently. Drizzle with lemon.
  4. 4

    Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Season with pepper and oregano. Serve shortly after preparing.

Notes

You can add extra greens or alter the ingredient quantities. It depends on your taste.

Read it online: https://catinmykitchen.gr/recipe/healthy-summer-tuna-pasta-salad/

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