TUNA SOUVLAKI PASTA SALAD

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A non-traditional dinner-style pasta salad for those favoring a vinaigrette dressing. Keep some minty gum handy for afterwards!

Provided by JARRIE

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 5h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ red onion, cut into bite-size pieces
4 cups ice water, or as needed
1 (8 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta
1 (5 ounce) can light tuna in water, drained and flaked
2 stalks celery, cut into bite-size pieces
½ cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
¼ cup smoked sun-dried tomatoes
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 sprig parsley, stemmed and leaves minced
4 leaves fresh basil, rolled and very thinly sliced
2 teaspoons capers
1 cup Greek vinaigrette salad dressing

Steps:

  • Soak red onion in a bowl of ice water in refrigerator to remove strong taste, at least 30 minutes. Drain and rinse.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Mix onion, pasta, tuna, celery, roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, parsley, basil, capers, and Greek dressing together in a large bowl. Allow to marinate in refrigerator, 4 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 8.9 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 482.1 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

NWA ANAEDO KOEASY
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit! I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, and it always turns out great. The dressing is also really versatile - I've used it on grilled chicken and fish too.


Md Korim
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I'm not a big fan of tuna salad, but I loved this pasta salad! The combination of flavors was perfect and the dressing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Wafa Hussain
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This tuna souvlaki pasta salad is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day. The flavors had really melded together. I highly recommend this recipe!


GAMING GROUP
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The flavors were perfect and the dressing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ali khan Dasti
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This is my new favorite pasta salad recipe! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I love the combination of tuna, pasta, vegetables, and dressing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Abdul Kun
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This tuna souvlaki pasta salad is the perfect summer dish! It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I especially love the addition of the feta cheese and olives. Highly recommend!


Patience Moyo
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I'm not usually a fan of tuna salad, but this recipe changed my mind! The combination of the tuna, pasta, and vegetables was perfect. I also loved the tangy dressing. Will definitely be making this again.


Soetan Oluwaseun
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit! I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, and it always turns out great. The dressing is also really versatile - I've used it on grilled chicken and fish too.


Arif Ahmed
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This tuna souvlaki pasta salad is the perfect summer dish! It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I especially love the addition of the feta cheese and olives. Highly recommend!


Tiger Kishor Shah
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I'm not usually a fan of tuna salad, but this recipe changed my mind! The combination of the tuna, pasta, and vegetables was perfect. I also loved the tangy dressing. Will definitely be making this again.


Mashek ullah Hero (Mashek)
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit! I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, and it always turns out great. The dressing is also really versatile - I've used it on grilled chicken and fish too.


Abdullatiph Mustapha
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This tuna souvlaki pasta salad is the perfect summer dish! It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I especially love the addition of the feta cheese and olives. Highly recommend!


Haider Satti
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I'm not usually a fan of tuna salad, but this recipe changed my mind! The combination of the tuna, pasta, and vegetables was perfect. I also loved the tangy dressing. Will definitely be making this again.


Jan zaib
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, and it always turns out great. The dressing is also really versatile - I've used it on grilled chicken and fish too.


Nabeel Hasan786
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I made this pasta salad for a summer party and it was a huge success! The colors were so vibrant and the flavors were out of this world. I loved the contrast between the sweet and sour dressing and the salty feta cheese. Highly recommend!


Daisy Malebye
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This tuna souvlaki pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The dressing was simple but delicious, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.