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!

Submitted by JARRIE
Published on April 3, 2019
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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
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Soak red onion in a bowl of ice water in refrigerator to remove strong taste, at least 30 minutes. Drain and rinse.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

Cook's Note:

The dressing really makes this pasta salad. Ideally it should be a bright, lemony dressing, preferably homemade though bottled plus some extra fresh-squeezed lemon juice would also work. I have served this as a side dish and also as a main dish, adding another can of tuna. This salad is good with limeade and lemonade. Baklava or lemon bars make a stellar dessert.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

248 Calories
13g Fat
25g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 248
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 482mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 51mg 4%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 232mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.