Tuna pasta salad with sweetcorn and cucumber
A zingy, no mayo tuna pasta salad with sweetcorn and crunchy cucumber that tastes even better the next day.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.84 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the pasta in salted water for 10 minutes, or as the packet says, until just tender.
10 min - 2
Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water until cool. Shake off the water and tip into a big bowl.
- 3
Whisk the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and plenty of black pepper in a small bowl.
- 4
Add the tuna, sweetcorn, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion and parsley to the pasta.
- 5
Pour over the dressing and toss gently so the tuna breaks into flakes but does not turn to mush.
- 6
Spoon into lunchboxes and chill until needed. It keeps for 2 days in the fridge.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.