Tuna Pasta Salad
A UK lunch recipe with 490 kcal and 32g of protein per serving, costing roughly £2.30 to make.
490kcal
32gProtein
56gCarbs (est.)
15gFat (est.)
£2.30Per serving
Ingredients
- tuna1 tin, drained
- pasta80g, uncooked
- sweetcorn60g
- cherry tomatoes8, halved
- light mayo2 tbsp
Method
- Cook the pasta in well-salted boiling water according to packet instructions (usually 10-12 minutes) until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water for 30 seconds to stop the cooking and cool it down.
- Drain the tin of tuna well and flake it into a large bowl.
- Add the sweetcorn and halved cherry tomatoes to the bowl.
- Add the cooled pasta and the mayo, and toss until evenly coated. Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon if you have one.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate — it keeps well for up to 4 days and is ideal for packed lunches.
Meal-prep note
A classic make-ahead lunch — keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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Calories and protein are set per recipe; carbs and fat are estimated from the remaining calories and the recipe's main carb source, so treat them as a close guide rather than a lab measurement. Prices are rough per-serving estimates for UK supermarkets and vary by store and season. Nothing here is medical or dietary advice.