Greek Style Tuna And Bow Tie Pasta Salad Recipes

BOW TIE PASTA TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil water and cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, stir tuna, mayonnaise, peas, celery, relish, onions together until mixed well.
• Stir in pasta and gently stir until everything is mixed well.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and place in fridge until chilled. Add tomatoes, stir and enjoy!

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute tuna in 1 tablespoon oil until fish flakes easily with a fork; cool. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper and remaining oil; shake well. , Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. , In a large salad bowl, combine the pasta, tuna, cucumber, onion, olives, tomato and feta cheese. Drizzle with dressing; gently toss to coat.

GREEK-STYLE TUNA AND BOW TIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the bow tie pasta in salted boiling water until JUST firm-tender; drain and rinse with cold water, then transfer to a large bowl and toss with 2-3 tablespoon oil.
• Add in the tuna, feta cheese, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes and olives; toss to combine.
• To make the dressing; mix/whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder (if using) Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
• Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture; toss to coat well.
• Cover and chill for a minimum of 5 hours or overnight.

TORTELLINI & BOW TIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Drain the precooked Tortellini and Bow Tie Pasta in a large colander.
• Rinse both pastas under cold water until completely cooled.
• Drain completely and set aside.
• In a large salad bowl, toss together the Salad Pastas and Vegetables.
• Add the Dressing and Spices and toss everything well.
• Refrigerate until time to serve.
• This salad develops more flavor the longer it refrigerates so it can be made the night before if desired.
• Lightly toss just prior to serving.

ALBACORE TUNA AND BOW TIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse under cold water to halt cooking. Drain.
• Broil or pan fry fresh tuna. Set aside. (If using canned tuna, drain and place the tuna in a serving bowl and proceed with recipe.).
• Combine dressing ingredients in non-reactive bowl and blend well.
• Break up the fresh tuna into bite size pieces and place in serving bowl with the pasta. Toss dressing gently with the pasta, tuna and remaining salad ingredients.
• Keep covered and chilled until ready to serve.