Cold Tuna Pasta Salad with Corn and Lemon

Name: Cold Tuna Pasta Salad with Corn and Lemon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 200 g tuna; 200 g pasta; 0.5 cup sweet corn; 0.5 cup chopped celery; 0.5 cup pickles, chopped; 0.5 cup sliced sauteed mushrooms; 4 tbsp olive oil; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp paprika powder; 1 tsp thyme powder; salt and pepper to taste

This cold tuna pasta salad is creamy, bright, and packed with sweet corn, crunchy celery, and tangy pickles. It's an easy make-ahead dish for lunch, picnics, or a light dinner, with a lemony mayonnaise dressing that brings everything together.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time15 Mins

Cook Time30 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

tuna
200 g
pasta
200 g
sweet corn
0.5 cup
chopped celery
0.5 cup
pickles, chopped
0.5 cup
sliced sauteed mushrooms
0.5 cup
olive oil
4 tbsp
mayonnaise
0.8 cup
fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp
garlic powder
2 tsp
paprika powder
1 tsp
thyme powder
1 tsp
salt and pepper to taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Let it cool completely.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the drained tuna, chopped pickles, sweet corn, chopped celery, and sliced sauteed mushrooms.

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper until smooth. If you want a slightly creamier texture, stir in a spoonful of cream.