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Tuna pasta salad

 


Method 1

Ingredients

250g wholemeal penne

240g bio yogurt

2 tsp English mustard powder

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

4tsp apple cider vinegar

1 red onion

finely chopped

handful of basil leaves

finely chopped

320g tuna in spring water

2 red peppers

deseeded and diced

340g can sweetcorn

drained

step 1

Boil the pasta for 10 mins until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold running water. Drain again. Meanwhile, mix the yogurt, mustard, olive oil, vinegar, onion and basil together in a large bowl, then stir in the tuna, red peppers and sweetcorn.

step 2

Stir through the pasta and serve in bowls or pack into containers for work or a picnic. Will keep, covered, in the fridge to eat the next day.

Method 2

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Salad:

Pasta – 2 cups (uncooked), e.g. rotini, penne, or macaroni

Canned tuna – 1–2 cans (5–7 oz each), drained

Red onion – ¼ cup, finely chopped

Celery – 1 stalk, chopped

Cherry tomatoes – 1 cup, halved

Cucumber – ½ cup, chopped

Sweet corn – ½ cup (canned or thawed frozen)

Black olives – ¼ cup, sliced (optional)

Hard-boiled eggs – 2, chopped (optional)

Fresh parsley or dill – 2 tbsp, chopped (optional)

For the Dressing:

Mayonnaise – ½ cup

Greek yogurt or sour cream – ¼ cup (optional for creaminess)

Lemon juice – 1–2 tbsp (to taste)

Dijon mustard – 1 tsp

Salt – to taste

Black pepper – to taste

Garlic powder – ½ tsp (optional)

🥣 Instructions

Cook the pasta:

Boil in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and cool it down.

Prepare the dressing:

In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt (if using), lemon juice, mustard, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Combine the salad:

In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, tuna, veggies, and eggs (if using).

Pour dressing over the top and mix until evenly coated.

Chill (optional but recommended):

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Serve:

Garnish with fresh herbs and an extra squeeze of lemon juice if desired.



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