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tuna pasta salad with fresh vegetables.
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Тuna Pasta Salad

Quick to prepare, bursting with freshness and absolutely delicious - this Tuna Pasta Salad is sure to become a family favourite!
Prep Time4 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time14 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, British
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4
Author: James Wythe

Ingredients

  • 400 g pasta (I used gluten-free Conchiglie)
  • 150 g mayonaise I used vegan)
  • ½ juice lemon
  • 3 celery stalks
  • ½ cucumber
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • Handfull fresh parsley
  • 1 165g can sweetcorn
  • 2 225g canned tuna (in water, brine or oil)
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Add the pasta to salted boiling water and cook until al dente (roughly 8 minutes, depending on pasta shape).
  • Roughly chop the celery, cucumber, pepper into similar size pieced and finely dice the fresh parsley.
  • Prepare the dressing in a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and lemon juice until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Drain the pasta and run under a cold tap to help cool the pasta faster and transfer to an extra large bowl.
  • Finally, add the chopped celery, pepper, cucumber, chopped parsley, tinned sweetcorn (drained), tinned tuna (drained) and the mayonnaise dressing along with a pinch of salt and pepper and mix well to combine.

Notes

Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post includes helpful step-by-step photos to help guide you through making this recipe.
Substitutions & Variations: I have included a list of these in the post above.
To Store: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
To Freeze: Pasta salad with tuna will keep for up to four months in the freezer. Because there is mayo in the dressing, it could change the texture and taste. If you are able to freeze before adding the dressing, it will freeze much better. Simply let it thaw in the fridge before enjoying.
Tip 1: Make sure to rinse the pasta in cold water as soon as you drain it. It will help the pasta to cool quickly and removes extra starch, both keeping it from becoming clumpy or mushy.
Tip 2: This cold tuna pasta salad recipe is a great one for variations. Try using whatever veg you have on hand.
Tip 3: If tuna isn’t your jam, you can swap for canned chicken, sausage, pepperoni, or tofu.

Nutrition

Calories: 718kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g