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 mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Family Food
Servings: 4 People
- 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
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.
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
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