Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Salad

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ready In: 25 Minutes

Servings: 6

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 .

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

Directions:

1. Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Drain again.
3. Place pasta in a large bowl. Add vegetables, olives, salad greens and tuna. Pour on vinaigrette, toss to coat.
4. Sprinkle with feta cheese.

By RecipeOfHealth.com