Tuna Pasta Salad with Peas, Sweet Corn and Lemon Mayonnaise
In short: Pasta with canned tuna, sweet peas and sweet corn in a lemony mayonnaise dressing. A budget-friendly pantry lunch that keeps well in the fridge. It takes about 27 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Total
- 27 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 555 kcal
This is a pantry-friendly lunch that kids and adults both eat: pasta, tuna, peas and sweet corn bound with a lemony mayonnaise dressing. The frozen peas go into the pasta water for the last two minutes, so there is only one pot to wash. The lemon cuts through the richness of the mayonnaise, and a spoonful of mustard gives it backbone. It keeps well in the fridge, so it is good for packed lunches.
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for 2 minutes less than the packet time. Add the peas to the pot for the last 2 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water until cool and shake well.
- In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper.
- Flake the drained tuna into the bowl with a fork, breaking up any large chunks.
- Add the cooled pasta and peas, the sweet corn, spring onions and parsley.
- Toss until everything is evenly coated. Taste and adjust with more lemon juice, salt or pepper.
- Serve right away, or chill for 30 minutes to let the flavors blend.
Tips
- Tuna in olive oil is richer and more tender than tuna in water. If you use it, drain it well and cut the olive oil in the dressing to 1 tablespoon.
- Swap half the mayonnaise for thick plain yogurt for a lighter dressing. Diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes or capers are good additions.
Questions and answers
How long does tuna pasta salad keep?
It keeps for 2 to 3 days in a covered container in the fridge. Because it contains fish and mayonnaise, keep it chilled and do not leave it out for more than 2 hours.
Can I use fresh peas?
Yes. Add shelled fresh peas to the pasta pot for the last 2 minutes, just as you would with frozen ones.
Can I make it without mayonnaise?
Yes. Use thick plain yogurt, or a mix of yogurt and olive oil, and add a little more mustard and lemon juice.
How long does it take to make Tuna Pasta Salad with Peas, Sweet Corn and Lemon Mayonnaise?
About 27 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 12 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Tuna Pasta Salad with Peas, Sweet Corn and Lemon Mayonnaise?
About 555 kcal per serving, with 27 g of protein, 60 g of carbohydrates and 23 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 555 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 27 g |
| Carbohydrates | 60 g |
| Fat | 23 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 640 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
