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    Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad

    Published: Dec 1, 2020 · Modified: May 29, 2022 by Radwa · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    This creamy tuna pasta salad is a delicious, healthy, light tuna salad with pasta that will be ready in less than 10 minutes.

    This easy salad has healthy ingredients and wonderful flavours. It made with bell peppers, sweetcorn, spring onions, kidney beans, and pasta all covered with a delicious creamy sauce made with mayonnaise and yogurt. 

    Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad in aa mixing bowl

    This easy cold salad is a budget-friendly dish, and it is an excellent choice for a packed lunch or to take on a picnic. I like to serve this tuna pasta salad cold. Also, I keep any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days.

    creamy tuna pasta salad in a plate

    Ingredients you need to make creamy Tuna Pasta Salad:

    recipe Ingredients

    Uncooked pasta, any kind
    Tuna
    Mayonnaise
    Plain yoghurt
    Dijon mustard
    Salt
    Ground black pepper
    Kidney beans (canned)
    Onion, finely diced
    Orange bell pepper, diced
    Red bell pepper, diced
    Sweetcorn (canned)
    Spring onion, finely chopped

    Tuna Pasta Salad in a plate

    Instructions:

    Pouring the dressing over the salad

    Cooking the pasta: Start by cooking the pasta according to the packet instructions.

    Mixing everything: In a bowl, add orange bell peppers, red bell peppers, sweetcorn, kidney beans, spring onions, and the cooked pasta. Next add the tuna and mix everything together.

    Preparing the dressing: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, plain yoghurt, Dijon mustard, ground black pepper, and salt. Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture. Mix well then serve.

    Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad with caned tuna in a plate

    Tips and variations

    • Use any pasta you like; however, I recommend the small kinds.
    • Chickpeas can be a replacement to kidney beans.
    • If you don't want to use mayonnaise, I recommend using Greek yoghurt.
    • You can replace tuna with smoked salmon.
    • Add any veggies you like to the ingredients.

    Storage

    To store leftovers, put in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days.

    Recipe FAQs

    What things to add to salad?

    You can add some green or black olives, some chopped basil, or dill.

    Is tuna healthy?

    Yes, it is. Tuna has high levels of omega-3 that help reduce LDL cholesterol, which affects the heart badly.

    canned Tuna Pasta

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    Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad
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    Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad

    This creamy tuna pasta salad is a delicious, healthy, light tuna salad with pasta that will be ready in less than 10 minutes. 
    Course Lunch, Salad
    Cuisine American
    Keyword canned tuna pasta, Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad, Tuna Pasta Salad
    Prep Time 4 minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 9 minutes
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 378kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Mixing bowl
    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knife

    Ingredients

    • 300 g uncooked pasta
    • 2 cans tuna , drained
    • 1 cup mayonnaise , any kind
    • ½ cup plain yoghurt
    • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 400 g kidney beans canned , drained
    • ½ onion , finely diced
    • 1 orange bell pepper , diced
    • 1 red bell pepper , diced
    • 1 cup sweetcorn , canned
    • 2 spring onion , finely chopped

    Instructions

    • Start by cooking the pasta according to the packet instructions.
    • In a bowl, add orange bell peppers, red bell peppers, sweetcorn, kidney beans, spring onions, and the cooked pasta. Next add the tuna and mix everything together.
    • In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, plain yoghurt, Dijon mustard, ground black pepper, and salt. Pour the sauce mixture over the tuna mixture.
    • Mix well then serve.

    Notes

    • Use any pasta you like; however, I recommend the small kinds.
    • Chickpeas can be a replacement to kidney beans.
    • If you don't want to use mayonnaise, I recommend using Greek yoghurt.
    • You can replace tuna with smoked salmon.

    Storage

    To store leftovers, put in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 637mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1428IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg

    If you made this recipe, let me know how it turned out in the comments section below.

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