Tuna, Sweetcorn & Crunchy Cucumber Pasta Salad
A fresh and creamy pasta salad with tuna, sweetcorn, crunchy cucumber, and wholegrain pasta — an easy make-ahead lunchbox filler packed with protein and slow-release energy.
Ingredients
- 250 g Wholegrain pasta or lentil pasta
- 145 g Tuna drained
- 120 g Sweetcorn
- 80 g Cucumber diced
- 50 g Carrot grated
- 3 tbsp Greek yoghurt plain
- 1 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Chives chopped
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 15 g Sunflower oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 pinch Italian seasoning
- 1 pinch sweet paprika
Instructions
- First, cook the pasta according to the packet instructions until tender. Then drain and rinse briefly under cool water.
- Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables by dicing the cucumber, grating the carrot, and draining the sweetcorn and tuna.
- In a large bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, and chopped chives until creamy.
- Next, add the cooled pasta, tuna, sweetcorn, cucumber, and grated carrot. Stir gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Sprinkle over the sunflower seeds for a little crunch and healthy fats.
- Finally, season lightly with salt and pepper if needed and store in the fridge until ready to pack.
Notes
Optional Add-Ins
- Diced boiled egg for extra protein
- Peas for more colour and fibre
- Small cubes of cheddar cheese
- Chopped spinach or rocket