Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe
It is sometimes not possible to reach fresh fish in all seasons. That's why this recipe, prepared with canned tuna, is very nutritious and rich in omega-3. A real life saver as a practical meal. Prepare and keep in your fridge, snack when you get hungry or have a cold start. Bon Appetit!
Ingredients:
For 5 people
🕐 Preparation: 10 min.
🕐 Cooking: 5 min.
| For the Pasta: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasta | 1 | Package | ||
| Canned Tuna | 160 | Grams | ||
| Water | 4 | Cup | ||
| Salt (For Boiling) | 1 | Tsp (large) | ||
| For the Sauce: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Onion (Chives) | 1 | Bunch | ||
| Olive Oil | 4 | Tbsp | ||
| Lemon Juice (Fresh-squeezed) | 2 | Tbsp | ||
| Fine Salt | 1 | Tsp | ||
| Black Pepper | 1 | Tsp | ||
| Mustard | 1 | Tsp (large) | ||
| Mayonnaise | 1 | Tbsp | ||
Instructions:
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Boil the pasta for the time given in the cooking instructions on it (8-10 minutes), take it into a colander and run it through cold water.
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Pour half of the olive oil on the pasta you added to a deep mixing bowl and mix.
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Open the can of tuna and mash it well with a fork.
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Clean and finely chop the spring onions or chives, the fresh greens you will add according to your taste.
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When you are sure that the pasta is completely cooled, add the tuna fish, finely chopped greens, spring onions or chives, wrap it in the refrigerator, and let it rest for half an hour.
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Finally, combine the remaining olive oil for the sauce, other necessary ingredients and spices, whisk and add to the cold pasta and mix.
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You can consume your pasta cold whenever you want. Enjoy your meal!
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Note: You can also diversify your salad with canned corn, pickled gherkins, capers, pitted olives.
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