High Protein Tuna Feta Tzatziki Pasta Salad
This high protein tuna feta tzatziki pasta salad is a fresh, creamy, and meal-prep-friendly lunch made with protein pasta, flaky tuna, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and spinach, finished with a light balsamic dressing and a tangy tzatziki mix. Quick to make, easy to customize, and perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 can tuna in springwater drained
- 50 g protein pasta dry weight
- 40 g high-protein feta crumbled
- 20 g reduced-fat tzatziki
- 80 g baby spinach
- 100 g cherry tomatoes halved
- 100 g cucumber halved lengthwise, then sliced
- 10 ml balsamic dressing light or reduced-sugar if available
Instructions
Make the Pasta Salad
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the protein pasta and cook for about 17 minutes, or according to the package directions, until tender.
- While the pasta cooks, add the baby spinach to a large bowl. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and sliced cucumber.
- Drizzle the balsamic dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat.
- Drain the pasta well, then add it to the bowl while still warm (but not piping hot).
- Add the drained tuna and crumble the feta over the top.
- Spoon the tzatziki into the bowl and mix gently until everything is evenly combined. Serve right away or chill before eating.
Notes
- For best texture, drain the pasta thoroughly so the dressing and tzatziki don’t get watery.
- If you’re meal prepping, store tzatziki separately and mix in right before eating to keep the salad creamy.
- Adjust veggies to taste: diced bell pepper, red onion, or olives work well with the tuna and feta.