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Light Tuna Pasta Lunch Bowl

25-Minute Blissful Light Tuna Pasta Lunch Bowl Recipe

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A quick and refreshing pasta bowl with tuna and sweetcorn, perfect for a light lunch.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 200 g (7 oz) Pasta
  • 220 g (8 oz) Tuna, Drained
  • 520 g (1.1 lb) Sweetcorn, Drained (x2 tins)
  • 1 Cucumber, Chopped into small chunks
  • 2 Red peppers, Deseeded and chopped into cubes
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, Season to taste
  • For the dressing:
  • 4 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 4 tbsp Creme fraiche
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 Lemon, Juice only
  • 15 g (1 tbsp) Fresh chives, Finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to the pack instructions.
  2. While the pasta cooks, mix all dressing ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
  3. Drain the cooked pasta and rinse it with cold water.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tuna, sweetcorn, cucumber, and red peppers.
  5. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss everything together until well coated.
  6. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste before serving.

Notes

  • You can eat this dish cold, making it ideal for a packed lunch.
  • For a healthier version, use light mayonnaise or Greek yogurt instead of creme fraiche.
  • Prepare it ahead and store it in the fridge for a quick meal.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: No-Cook, Mixing
  • Cuisine: International
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg