Veggie-Loaded Tuna Pasta Salad (Mayo Free!)

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Light, refreshing and packed with flavor, this tuna pasta salad is a vibrant twist on a classic dish—without the heaviness of mayo. In just 30 minutes, you’ll toss together wholesome ingredients like spinach, carrots and sun-dried tomatoes, all brightened with a homemade zesty vinaigrette. A sprinkle of feta and fresh dill adds the perfect finishing touch. Want a bit of creaminess? Swap in Greek yogurt! Perfect for meal prep, this colorful salad is a fresh way to kick off the new year.

Veggie-Loaded Tuna Pasta Salad in Oval Serving Bowl Surrounded by Fresh Lime Slices, Dill, Scallions and a Bowl of Creamy Greek Yogurt

Veggie-Loaded Tuna Pasta Salad in Oval Serving Bowl Surrounded by Fresh Lime Slices, Dill, Scallions and a Bowl of Creamy Greek Yogurt
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Veggie-Loaded Tuna Pasta Salad (Mayo Free)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 420 kcal
Author Iso Rapalo

Ingredients

Optional veggie add-ins

  • 1/2 cup kale chopped
  • 1 handful grape tomatoes chopped
  • 1/3 cup kalamata olives chopped

Optional

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt

Instructions

  1. Add cooked pasta to large mixing bowl and set aside.
  2. Into small mixing bowl, grate onion and add apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder chili pepper flakes. Squeeze 1 half of lime into mixture and whisk ingredients together until fully combined. Taste and adjust salt.
  3. To medium mixing bowl, combine scallions, celery, spinach, sweet peppers, carrot, sun-dried tomatoes and optional veggie add-ins, if using. With fork, flake tuna out of cans into veggies. Squeeze in other half of lime, add 2 tablespoons vinaigrette and mix everything together. (Note: You have the option of draining oil from tuna or using it in the mix.)
  4. Into large mixing bowl with pasta, add all the vinaigrette and all chopped veggies with tuna; combine well.
  5. To serve, top with feta cheese and dill.
  6. Serve hot or cold. If cold, refrigerate 30 minutes.

Recipe Notes

Chef’s tip: If creaminess is desired, stir in ½ cup Greek yogurt in step 4.

 

 
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Nutrition Facts
Veggie-Loaded Tuna Pasta Salad (Mayo Free)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Trans Fat 0.002g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 27mg9%
Sodium 805mg34%
Potassium 745mg21%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 3182IU64%
Vitamin C 24mg29%
Calcium 126mg13%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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