Tuna Spaghetti Salad

Elevate your pasta salad game with this refreshing and protein-packed Tuna Spaghetti Salad! This vibrant dish combines tender al dente spaghetti with flaky canned tuna, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, briny black olives, and a pop of red onion—all brought together with a zesty homemade dressing featuring olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for meal prep, picnics, or summertime lunches. Serve it chilled to let the flavors meld beautifully, making every bite light, satisfying, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired goodness. Great as a standalone meal or a flavorful side, this no-mayo pasta salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces spaghetti
• 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna in water
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 small cucumber
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup black olives
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti per the package instructions until al dente, typically about 8-10 minutes.

Step 2

Drain the spaghetti and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.

Step 3

While the pasta is cooling, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the black olives and parsley.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled spaghetti, flaked tuna (drained), cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and parsley.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently but thoroughly to combine all ingredients and evenly coat with the dressing.

Step 7

Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	982 grams (982.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1237

Total Fat 55.50g	71%
Saturated Fat 9.30g	47%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.40g
Cholesterol 90mg	30%
Sodium 2460mg	107%
Total Carbohydrate 93.60g	34%
Dietary Fiber 9.10g	33%
Total Sugars 11.30g
Protein 89.50g	179%

Vitamin D 117IU	585%
Calcium 189mg	14%
Iron 12mg	67%
Potassium 1490mg	32%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.5%

Protein: 29.1%

Carbs: 30.4%