This tuna pasta salad is a perfect make-ahead recipe for lunch boxes, especially if the kids want something different to a sandwich.
- Serves4
- Cook time10 minutes
- Prep time15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup (180g) dried macaroni
- 200g red Perino tomatoes, halved
- 2 celery sticks, very finely chopped
- 1 spring onion, finely chopped
- 185g can tuna in springwater, drained, flaked
- 1/3 cup (100g) whole-egg mayonnaise
- 1 tbs lemon juice
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Method
Step 1
Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water following packet directions. Refresh under cold water. Drain well.
Step 2
Place the pasta in a large bowl. Add the tomato, celery, spring onion and tuna. Toss to combine.
Step 3
Combine mayonnaise and lemon juice in a small bowl. Add to the pasta mixture and toss to combine. Spoon into 4 small airtight containers and store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Recipe tip
COOK. STORE. SAVE.
Switch it: Got carrot and cucumber in the fridge? Use them here instead of the celery and spring onion.
