Greek-Style Tuna Pasta Salad Souvlaki
Greek-Style Tuna Pasta Salad Souvlaki blends flaky tuna, briny capers, and creamy feta with tri-color rotini for a bright, Mediterranean bite. Roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs mingle with a tangy Greek vinaigrette, making it refreshing yet satisfying. Serve chilled for weeknight dinners, summer picnics, or potlucks when you want bold flavor without fuss.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Greek-Style Tuna Pasta Salad Souvlaki, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 28
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Soak the red onion in a bowl of ice water in the refrigerator to reduce its strong flavor for at least 30 minutes. Drain and rinse.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini until slightly firm, about 8 minutes; drain and rinse under cold water.
- 3
Combine the onion, pasta, tuna, celery, roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, parsley, basil, capers, and Greek dressing in a large bowl. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours to overnight.
- Calories 201.18 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 8.76 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 26.71 g 10%
- Total Fat 7.37 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.43 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 14.32 mg Low Source 5%
- Sodium 562.91 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 3.26 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 6.55 g --
- Added Sugars 4.98 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 46.66 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 0.42 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 168.08 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 19.27 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 3.33 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Greek Style Tuna Pasta Salad Souvlaki is a Greek side dish recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canned Tuna in Water, Capers, Celery, and Crumbled Feta Cheese. Each serving provides about 201.18 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Greek-Style Tuna Pasta Salad Souvlaki?
- It is a Greek salad recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Greek-Style Tuna Pasta Salad Souvlaki made of?
- The main ingredients are Canned Tuna in Water, Capers, Celery, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Fresh Basil. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Greek-Style Tuna Pasta Salad Souvlaki?
- About 40 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 201.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Greek-Style Tuna Pasta Salad Souvlaki easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Greek-Style Tuna Pasta Salad Souvlaki healthy?
- Greek-Style Tuna Pasta Salad Souvlaki has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 201.18 calories and 8.76 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 562.91 mg (24% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.43 g (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.98 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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