Tuna and Sweetcorn Pasta Salad

Name: Tuna and Sweetcorn Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
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

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

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

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
2

Cook 8 oz dried fusilli pasta until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
3

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

Toss until well combined and serve cold.

Questions

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

Yes. The gluten in this entry 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.

How long does Tuna and Sweetcorn Pasta Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Tuna and Sweetcorn Pasta Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, 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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