Best 8 Moroccan Pasta Salad With Tuna Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Morocco with this delightful Moroccan pasta salad with tuna recipe. This refreshing dish tantalizes your taste buds with a harmonious blend of Mediterranean flavors. Succulent tuna, tender pasta, and an array of colorful vegetables, including sweet cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and aromatic red onion, dance together in a vibrant dressing infused with the zesty flavors of lemon and herbs. Discover the art of layering flavors as you create a tantalizing dressing using olive oil, lemon juice, fresh parsley, and a touch of garlic. This recipe offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors, making it a perfect side dish for grilled meats or a satisfying vegetarian main course. It's a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the heart of Morocco with every bite.

Additional Recipes Included:

1. Moroccan Lentil Soup: Immerse yourself in the comforting warmth of this Moroccan lentil soup recipe. Bursting with the goodness of lentils, fresh vegetables, and a blend of Moroccan spices, this hearty soup is a nourishing journey for your taste buds. Discover the art of building layers of flavor as you sauté aromatic onions, garlic, and ginger, then add in lentils, vegetable broth, and a medley of diced vegetables. The harmonious blend of cumin, coriander, paprika, and turmeric infuses the soup with an authentic Moroccan flair.

2. Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Lemon and Olives: Embark on a culinary adventure with this tantalizing Moroccan chicken tagine recipe. Succulent chicken is braised in a flavorful sauce made with aromatic spices, tender vegetables, juicy olives, and the vibrant zest of lemons. As the tagine simmers, the chicken absorbs the rich flavors of cumin, coriander, ginger, and saffron, creating a dish that is both comforting and exotic. Uncover the secrets of Moroccan cuisine as you layer the ingredients in your tagine, allowing the harmonious blend of flavors to develop and meld together.

3. Moroccan Couscous Salad: Experience the vibrant flavors of Morocco with this refreshing Moroccan couscous salad recipe. Tender couscous forms the base of this delightful dish, accompanied by a medley of fresh vegetables, dried fruits, and herbs. Discover the art of combining textures and flavors as you mix in sweet raisins, crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic cilantro. The zesty dressing, made with lemon juice, olive oil, and a touch of honey, adds a delightful balance to the salad.

4. Moroccan Spiced Meatballs: Indulge in the savory delights of these Moroccan spiced meatballs. Ground beef or lamb is transformed into succulent meatballs bursting with a symphony of Moroccan spices. As you shape and fry the meatballs, the tantalizing aroma of cumin, coriander, paprika, and ginger fills the air. Served with a flavorful tomato sauce, these meatballs are a perfect appetizer or main course, offering a taste of Morocco's rich culinary heritage.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA PASTA SALAD (NO MAYO)



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This Mediterranean-style Tuna Pasta Salad is a healthy and lighter version of classic pasta salad packed with protein-rich tuna tossed with the best lemon yogurt vinaigrette. This no-mayo tuna pasta salad is an easy make-ahead recipe perfect served as a side dish, easy lunch or dinner.

Provided by Chef Kathy McDaniel

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 16m

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 ounces short pasta (rotini, penne, farfalle)
2 (5-ounces) canned solid white tuna (in water)
1/2 cup diced onions
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
1 cup diced cucumber
3 tablespoons capers, drained
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients.
  • Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Rinse in cold water.
  • Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl. Add the vinaigrette and toss well to combine. Serve (See Note)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 522 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TUNA PASTA SALAD



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Here's a potluck idea to please a crowd! Easy tuna pasta salad is made with convenient canned tuna and frozen peas, plus an extra-fun topping: potato chips!

Categories     weeknight meals     main dish     salad

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 oz. large pasta shells
3/4 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. sour cream
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
2 5-oz. cans albacore tuna, drained
1 c. frozen green peas, thawed
1/2 c. chopped celery (about 2 stalks)
1/2 c. chopped red bell pepper
1/4 c. chopped red onion
Lettuce, for serving
Potato chips, crushed

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool the pasta. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, parsley, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the pasta, tuna, peas, celery, bell pepper, and onion. Gently fold together until well coated, making sure not to break up the tuna too much.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Spoon into a serving bowl lined with lettuce leaves. Top with chips just before serving.

TUNA PASTA SALAD



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This is one of those salads where I say, "The longer it sits, the better it gets." You'll often find this cool and creamy pasta salad at my family's get-togethers.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 to 12 servings (9 1/2 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 18

One 12-ounce package tri-color bow-tie pasta
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 stalk celery, cut into large chunks
1/2 red bell pepper
1/2 red onion
Three 5-ounce cans solid white tuna in water, drained
3 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons Miss Brown's House Seasoning, recipe follows
1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
Chopped fresh curly parsley, for garnish (optional)
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to the package directions. Drain and run under cold water to cool, then drain again. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  • While the pasta cooks, pulse the celery, bell pepper and red onion in a food processor until finely minced. Add to the serving bowl along with the tuna and eggs.
  • Stir together the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, House Seasoning and relish in a small bowl. Pour over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving, if desired.
  • Stir together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.

MOROCCAN PASTA SALAD WITH TUNA



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This is another pasta salad that my husband enjoys. Sometimes I use frozen corn & add it to the pasta while boiling.

Provided by FDADELKARIM

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 7m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2-1 teaspoon cumin
1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
8 ounces tri-colored rotini pasta, cooked
1 (3 ounce) can tuna in olive oil, flaked apart
1 (8 ounce) can corn, drained
2 -3 tablespoons sliced black olives

Steps:

  • Mix the olive oil, mayo, & spices together in a small bowl.
  • Mix the other ingredients together in a large bowl. Then stir the mayo mixture in with the pasta.
  • Serve cold.

PASTA SALAD WITH TUNA MAYO



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This is quick to throw together and perfect as a lunchbox feast whether you're on a picnic or at your desk.

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

250g wholemeal penne
240g bio yogurt
2 tsp English mustard powder
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4tsp apple cider vinegar
1 red onion, finely chopped
handful of basil leaves, finely chopped
320g tuna in spring water
2 red peppers, deseeded and diced
340g can sweetcorn, drained

Steps:

  • Boil the pasta for 10 mins until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold running water. Drain again. Meanwhile, mix the yogurt, mustard, olive oil, vinegar, onion and basil together in a large bowl, then stir in the tuna, red peppers and sweetcorn.
  • Stir through the pasta and serve in bowls or pack into containers for work or a picnic. Will keep, covered, in the fridge to eat the next day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 54 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 16 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 0.65 milligram of sodium

MOROCCAN-SPICED TUNA



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Jazz up tuna with Moroccan spices for a super fast meal

Provided by Merrilees Parker

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

20g pack coriander (leaves and stalks)
3 garlic cloves
½ tsp each paprika , ground cumin and chilli powder
1 tbsp lemon juice
150ml extra-virgin olive oil
4 x 8oz/200g fresh tuna steaks, each about 2.5cm/1in thick

Steps:

  • Put the coriander, garlic, spices and lemon juice into a blender and blitz to a purée. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil until you get a smooth, thick sauce. Set aside.
  • Sit the tuna steaks in a non-metallic dish and cover with two-thirds of the sauce. Cover with cling film, then leave to marinate in the fridge for about 20 mins (or for up to 4hrs).
  • Heat a griddle pan or grill. Shake off any excess marinade, season the tuna steaks, then cook for 2-4 mins, depending on thickness for medium rare, turning once (cook 2 mins more for well done). Drizzle over the remaining sauce paste to finish. Try serving with new potatoes; for a Moroccan twist, toss melted butter, harissa spice mix and chopped coriander leaves through the potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 623 calories, Fat 45 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Protein 54 grams protein, Sodium 0.29 milligram of sodium

TUNA PASTA SALAD



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Mustard and dill really add wonderful flair to the flavor of this simple salad. It's really very inexpensive to serve.-Pat Kordas, Nutley, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (7 ounces) small pasta shells, cooked and drained
1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
1 large carrot, shredded
1/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the pasta, tuna, carrot and onion. Combine remaining ingredients; whisk until smooth. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551 calories, Fat 35g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 709mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

MACARONI TUNA SALAD



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This macaroni salad is great for lunch on its own, if you don't feel like cooking on those hot summer days. It's also a wonderful side for grilled food. I have perfected it -- after making many different types of macaroni salad, this one is my favorite. Enjoy!!

Provided by Sally Rogers

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
2 (5 ounce) cans white tuna, drained and flaked
2 stalks celery, minced
1 onion, minced
2 cups mayonnaise
1 (5 ounce) jar pimento-stuffed green olives, drained
1 pint grape tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Transfer the macaroni to a bowl, and cool in the refrigerator.
  • In a large bowl, lightly toss the tuna with celery, onion, and about 1 cup mayonnaise until combined, then stir in the remaining mayonnaise, macaroni, olives, and grape tomatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let the salad chill in refrigerator 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 24.3 mg, Fat 37.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 578.3 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality pasta for the best results.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
  • Do not overcook the pasta, as it will become mushy.
  • Rinse the pasta with cold water after cooking to stop the cooking process and prevent it from sticking together.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your salad to add flavor and texture.
  • Choose a good quality tuna for the best results.
  • Flake the tuna with a fork before adding it to the salad.
  • Use a light and flavorful dressing for the salad, such as a vinaigrette or a lemon-herb dressing.
  • Season the salad to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Moroccan pasta salad with tuna is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is packed with flavor and texture, and it is a great way to use up leftover pasta and tuna. This salad is also very versatile, so you can easily customize it to your own taste. Whether you are looking for a light and refreshing lunch or a hearty and satisfying dinner, Moroccan pasta salad with tuna is a great option.

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