Greek Pasta Salad

By: Tricia Strong
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:

Salad:

• 3 cups uncooked farfalle pasta
• 1 (8-ounce) tuna steak (about 3/4 inch thick)
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups sliced peeled cucumber
• 3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled feta cheese with peppercorns
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup sliced kalamata olives
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 12 cherry tomatoes, halved

Dressing:

• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. To prepare salad, cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2. Drain and rinse under cold water.
3. Drain; place in a large bowl.
4. Heat a large grill pan coated with cooking spray over high heat.
5. Sprinkle tuna with 1/8 teaspoon salt.
6. Add tuna; cook 5 minutes on each side.
7. Remove from pan; cool slightly.
8. Cut tuna into 1-inch pieces.
9. Add tuna, cucumber, and next 5 ingredients to pasta.
10. To prepare dressing, combine lemon juice and remaining ingredients, stirring with a whisk.
11. Drizzle over salad, and toss gently to coat.