Pasta Salad with Tuna Corn and Cherry Tomatoes
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant and wholesome Pasta Salad with Tuna, Corn, and Cherry Tomatoes! Perfectly al dente pasta forms the base of this dish, brought to life with flaky canned tuna, bursts of sweetness from juicy cherry tomatoes and corn, and the zesty kick of fresh lemon juice. A touch of finely chopped red onion and fragrant parsley adds freshness, while a simple olive oil and lemon dressing ties it all together with a light, tangy finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make, no-fuss recipe is ideal for a healthy lunch, picnic side dish, or quick dinner option. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing, satisfying meal that’s sure to impress. Perfect for fans of tuna pasta salad recipes, quick meal prep ideas, and Mediterranean-inspired flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Pasta (short variety like fusilli or penne)
- 150 grams Canned tuna in oil (drained)
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 150 grams Canned sweet corn (drained)
- 1 small Red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool, then set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the other ingredients. Halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, and drain both the tuna and sweet corn.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, tuna, cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, red onion, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss well to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper, if needed.
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1355 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.5 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 3265 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.8 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.7 g | ||
| Protein | 69.4 g | 139% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1503 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
