Pasta Salad with Tuna and Vegetables

Pasta salad is a light and refreshing dish that can be served as an appetizer or a side dish. It's quick and easy to make, requiring minimal effort to prepare. Here’s how you can make this delicious tuna and vegetable pasta salad.

Preparation Time: 40 minutes

Serves: 4 people

Ingredients:

For the Dressing:

Lemon juice: 3 tbsp

Olive oil: ¼ cup

Yogurt: 2 tbsp

Mustard: ½ tsp

Garlic powder: ¼ tsp

Salt: ½ tsp

Black pepper: ¼ tsp

Parsley: 1 tbsp (chopped)

For the Salad:

Pasta: 1 pack (penne)

Tuna: 2 cans (drained)

Onion: ½ cup (chopped)

Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup (cut in halves)

Olives: ½ cup (pitted)

Cucumber: 2 (diced)

Instructions:

Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta in a pot of salted water according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.

Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice, olive oil, yogurt, mustard, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley until well combined. Set the dressing aside.

Combine the Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, chopped onion, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and pitted olives.

Add the Pasta and Dressing: Add the cooked pasta to the bowl with the tuna and vegetables. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss everything together gently until the ingredients are well mixed.

Serve: Transfer the pasta salad to a serving dish and enjoy it fresh. You can also chill it in the fridge for a bit before serving if you prefer it cold.

This pasta salad is perfect for a light lunch, a picnic, or as a side dish at a family gathering! Enjoy!