Savory Tuna Souvlaki Pasta Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 a red onion, chopped into small pieces
• Approximately 4 cups of ice-cold water
• A pack of colorful rotini pasta (8 ounces)
• A can of light tuna in water, flaked (5 ounces)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped into small pieces
• 1/2 cup of chopped roasted red peppers
• 1/4 cup of flavorful smoked sun-dried tomatoes
• 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese
• A sprig of parsley, with the leaves finely minced
• 4 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced after rolling
• 2 teaspoons of capers
• 1 cup of zesty Greek vinaigrette dressing

Step 1

To mellow the sharp flavor, immerse the red onion in a refreshing ice water bath stored in the fridge for approximately 30 minutes. Once done, drain and give it a good rinse.

Step 2

In a generously salted pot of water, bring it to a lively boil. Cook the rotini until it reaches that perfect al dente texture, usually around 8 minutes. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold running water to stop the cooking process.

Step 3

In a spacious bowl, combine the soaked onion, cooked pasta, flavorful tuna, crunchy celery, smoky roasted red peppers, chewy sun-dried tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, fragrant parsley and basil, briny capers, and zesty Greek dressing. Mix everything well and let it all meld together in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or, even better, overnight.