š Bright, bold, and bursting with Mediterranean flavorāmeet your new go-to pasta salad! This Greek Tuna Pasta Salad with creamy Garlic Lemon-Caper Sauce features perfectly seared lemon-oregano tuna steak, vibrant veggies, and tangy feta crumbles. Itās zesty, refreshing, and oh-so-satisfying! šāØ
Ingredients (Serves 4 | 410 cal per serving):
⢠2 fresh tuna steaks (6 oz each)
⢠8 oz bowtie pasta
⢠1 tbsp olive oil
⢠Zest of 1 lemon
⢠1 tsp dried oregano, salt & pepper
⢠1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
⢠1 cup diced cucumbers
⢠½ cup kalamata olives, sliced
⢠½ cup crumbled feta cheese
⢠Fresh dill to garnish
Creamy Garlic Lemon-Caper Sauce:
⢠¾ cup Greek yogurt (protein-rich probiotics!)
⢠2 tbsp capers, roughly chopped
⢠Juice of 1 lemon
⢠1 garlic clove, minced
⢠Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1. Season tuna steaks with lemon zest, oregano, salt & pepper. Sear over medium-high heat in olive oil (2ā3 mins per side), slice thinly, and set aside.
2. Cook bowtie pasta according to package directions; drain and cool slightly.
3. In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, capers, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until creamy.
4. Combine pasta, sliced tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and feta cheese in a large bowl.
5. Drizzle generously with creamy garlic lemon-caper sauce, gently toss, garnish with fresh dill, and enjoy immediately or chilled.
Fresh, flavorful, and protein-packedāyour taste buds will thank you! šæšš