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Easy tuna pasta salad with peppers and corn, in a bowl ready to be served.
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Classic Tuna Pasta Salad {10 Minutes Meal}

This creamy Tuna Pasta Salad recipe with a delicious, easy dressing and colourful veggies makes a delicious 10 minute meal. It's light, healthy and perfect for picnics and packed lunches.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Family Food
Servings: 4 People
Author: Sarah Rossi

Ingredients

  • 200 g Pasta
  • 220 g Tuna Drained
  • 520 g Sweetcorn Drained (x2 tins)
  • Cucumber Chopped into small chunks
  • 2 Red peppers Deseeded and chopped into cubes

For the dressing:

  • 4 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 4 tbsp Creme fraiche
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 Lemon Juice only
  • 15 g Fresh chives Finely chopped

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to the pack instructions.
  • Meanwhile, mix the dressing ingredients until smooth.
  • Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water.
  • Mix all of the other ingredients together with the dressing.

Notes

Type of tuna: For this recipe you can use tinned tuna either in brine, oil or water, depending on your preference. Premium jarred tuna or fresh is also OK, but not necessary. Your choice
Alternatives: Add avocado | Replace mayo with Greek yoghurt | Add cheese | Add hard boiled egg | Leave out pasta for a sandwich, bagel or wrap filling
Pasta: I often use farfalle (pasta bows) for this recipe, but you can use whichever shape you have in or prefer
Vegetables: Use any other vegetables you prefer. Frozen peas are a nice alternative to sweetcorn. Red onion is also a nice addition
Cold leftovers: This is perfect for picnics or packed lunches. If you are planning to store this, you can keep the dressing separate and then mix it just before serving. It will stay fresher/crispier this way. You can keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days
Serving suggestions: This is a full meal on its own, but if you want to you could double carb with dough balls or garlic bread to make your dish go further

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 744mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 2308IU | Vitamin C: 102mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg