Description
A light and nutritious pasta salad with tuna and a creamy yogurt-based dressing, enhanced with fresh basil, crunchy peppers, and sweetcorn. Perfect for a healthy lunch or a picnic, this dish combines wholemeal pasta and protein-rich tuna in a refreshing and flavorful mix.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 250g wholemeal penne
Dressing
- 240g bio yogurt
- 2 tsp English mustard powder
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- handful of basil leaves, finely chopped
Salad Add-ins
- 320g tuna in spring water, drained
- 2 red peppers, deseeded and diced
- 340g can sweetcorn, drained
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the wholemeal penne for about 10 minutes until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking process and cool it down. Drain well again.
- Prepare the dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the bio yogurt, English mustard powder, extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, finely chopped red onion, and chopped basil leaves. Stir well until the ingredients are fully incorporated into a smooth dressing.
- Combine the salad ingredients: Add the drained tuna, diced red peppers, and drained sweetcorn into the bowl with the dressing. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
- Mix pasta with dressing: Add the cooled pasta to the bowl and fold everything together carefully to coat the pasta with the dressing and evenly distribute all components.
- Serve or store: Serve the pasta salad immediately in bowls or pack into containers for work or a picnic. The salad can be stored covered in the refrigerator and will keep well to be enjoyed the next day.
Notes
- Use wholemeal pasta for extra fiber and nutrients.
- Rinsing the pasta under cold water stops the cooking process and prevents it from becoming mushy.
- This salad can be prepared in advance and tastes great chilled, making it ideal for meal prep or picnics.
- Feel free to add other fresh herbs like parsley or chives for extra flavor.
- Drain the tuna and sweetcorn well to avoid watery salad.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Western
Keywords: pasta salad, tuna salad, healthy lunch, wholemeal pasta, yogurt dressing, picnic food
