Tuna Mayo Pasta Salad
A comforting and quick pasta salad featuring flaky tuna and a creamy mayonnaise dressing.
12 min
Cook time
4
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
~750
Calories
Nutrition (per serving)
750
Calories · kcal
31
Protein · g
61
Carbs · g
42
Fat · g
Ingredients
- fusilli pasta (dry) — 300g
- tinned tuna in spring water, drained — 320g
- full-fat mayonnaise — 150g
- frozen sweetcorn — 100g
- red onion, finely diced — 50g
- fresh parsley, chopped — 10g
Method
- 1
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil and cook the fusilli pasta according to the packet instructions, adding the frozen sweetcorn in the last 3 minutes of boiling.
- 2
Drain the pasta and sweetcorn in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, diced red onion, and chopped parsley.
- 4
Add the cooled pasta and sweetcorn to the bowl and toss everything together until well coated.
- 5
Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to allow the flavours to meld.
Allergens to check
Gluten, Eggs, Fish
Why this works
The natural saltiness of the tuna cuts through the richness of the creamy mayonnaise, while the red onion provides a sharp contrast and the sweetcorn adds a subtle crunch.
Equipment
large saucepan, colander, large mixing bowl, knife, chopping board
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