Recipe

Tuna pasta salad

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Mayonnaise tuna pasta salad is a perfect choice when you crave a delicious and filling meal. Tuna is rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which help maintain a healthy cardiovascular system. The pasta salad is based on light, cooked pasta, made even more nutritious with crunchy vegetables such as bell pepper, cucumber, and corn. Mayonnaise and lemon juice provide a refreshing, creamy dressing that perfectly complements the flavors of the ingredients. This mayonnaise tuna salad is an ideal choice for a light dinner or lunch. Nutritious, delicious, and quick to prepare!

Category: Lunch and Dinner
Servings: 2 servings
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Allergens:

Ingredients

125 g pasta
1 small can of tuna
1/4 red bell pepper (finely chopped)
1/4 cucumber (diced)
6–8 cherry tomatoes (halved)
1–2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

1. Cooking the pasta: Cook the pasta in plenty of salted water according to the instructions on the package. Drain, then let it cool.

2. Preparing the tuna: Drain the tuna and flake it with a fork.

3. Preparing the vegetables: Chop the bell pepper, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes finely or cut them in half.

4. Mixing: In a large bowl, mix the cooled pasta, tuna, vegetables, mayonnaise (or yogurt mixture), and drizzle with lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Serving: Sprinkle with fresh parsley or basil, and it is ready to eat!