How to Make Tuna Souvlaki Pasta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Tuna Souvlaki Pasta Salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that combines the flavors of the Mediterranean with the convenience of a pasta salad. This recipe takes the classic Greek souvlaki and adds a twist by using tuna as the protein, making it a perfect option for a light and satisfying meal.

The dish is made with tender pasta, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty dressing, all mixed together with chunks of flavorful tuna. The combination of fresh and vi...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • 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

    248 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 9mg
    • Sodium: 482mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 51mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 232mg