Ultimate Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe – Easy, Fresh & Delicious!
Quick to prepare, bursting with freshness, and absolutely delicious—this Tuna Pasta Salad is sure to become a family favorite! Perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a light lunch.
- Prep Time: 4 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 14 minutes
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g pasta (gluten-free if needed, such as Conchiglie)
- 150g mayonnaise (vegan if preferred)
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- ½ cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- Handful fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 165g canned sweetcorn, drained
- 2 cans (225g each) tuna (in water, brine, or oil, drained)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Add pasta to salted boiling water and cook until al dente (about 8 minutes, depending on shape).
- Chop veggies: Dice celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper into similar-sized pieces. Finely chop parsley.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise and lemon juice until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cool pasta: Drain pasta and rinse under cold water to cool quickly. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Combine: Add chopped celery, bell pepper, cucumber, parsley, sweetcorn, tuna, and dressing. Mix well.
- Season: Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Cooling pasta fast: Rinsing with cold water stops cooking and prevents clumping.
- Customize: Swap tuna for chicken, tofu, or sausage. Use any fresh veggies you have.
- Storage:
- Fridge: Keeps for 3-4 days in an airtight container.
- Freezer: Best frozen without dressing for up to 4 months. Thaw in the fridge before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 718 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 78g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g