Tuna Pasta Salad. Recipe

 Tuna Pasta Salad. Recipe

Ingredients

(Serves 4):

300g short pasta (screw, penne, or farfalle)

2 cans canned tuna (drained in water or oil)

1/2 small red onion, finely chopped

1 grated carrot

1/2 red or yellow bell pepper, diced

1 cup sweetcorn (can be canned, drained)

1/2 cup sliced ​​green or black olives

2 tablespoons mayonnaise (or plain yogurt for a lighter version)

2 tablespoons olive oil

Juice of 1/2 lemon

Salt and black pepper to taste

Chopped parsley or chives for garnish (optional)

Preparation

:Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse in cold water to cool. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna (fragmented with a fork), onion, carrot, bell pepper, corn, and olives.

Add the cold pasta to the bowl with the other ingredients.

In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well until a smooth sauce forms.

Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.

Flour with chopped parsley or chives, if desired, and season with salt and pepper.

Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes before serving to chill.