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Tuna and Sweetcorn Pasta Salad

A classic British deli favorite featuring tender pasta tossed with flaked tuna, sweetcorn, diced red onion, and a light creamy dressing. Serve chilled for quick weekday lunches or summer picnics.

20 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

BritishSaladStovetopPescatarianHigh ProteinHalal-friendlyNut-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz dried fusilli pasta
  • 2 cans canned tuna in water, flaked
  • 1 cup sweetcorn, drained
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Cook 8 oz dried fusilli pasta until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tsp lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper.

  4. 4

    Add dried fusilli pasta, 2 cans flaked canned tuna in water, 1 cup drained sweetcorn, and 1/4 cup diced red onion to the bowl.

  5. 5

    Toss until well combined and serve cold.

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Questions

Can I make Tuna and Sweetcorn Pasta Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Tuna and Sweetcorn Pasta Salad is 8 oz dried fusilli pasta. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Tuna and Sweetcorn Pasta Salad contain fish?

Yes: 2 cans canned tuna in water, flaked. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, eggs and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Tuna and Sweetcorn Pasta Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 24 g of protein in about 420 calories, alongside 45 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 580 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein salad collection.

How do I store and reheat Tuna and Sweetcorn Pasta Salad?

The base of Tuna and Sweetcorn Pasta Salad is pasta, which holds up: it keeps three to four days refrigerated and tastes better after a few hours, once the dressing has soaked in. Hold back a spoonful of dressing to freshen it before serving. It does not freeze.

Can I halve or double Tuna and Sweetcorn Pasta Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the pasta drops from 8 oz to 4 oz; doubled, it is 16 oz. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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