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Ensalada de Pasta Rápida y Fácil (Tuna Pasta Salad)

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Ensalada de Pasta Rápida y Fácil (Tuna Pasta Salad)

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Ensalada de Pasta Rápida y Fácil (Tuna Pasta Salad)

Name: Ensalada de Pasta Rápida y Fácil (Tuna Pasta Salad)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 250 grams Fusilli Pasta (Cooked al dente); 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (Halved); 1 cup Mozzarella Balls (Small, such as bocconcini); 1/2 cup Black Olives (Sliced); 2 cans Canned Tuna in Oil (Drained); 1 cup Canned Corn (Drained); 1/2 cup Mayonnaise (Or to taste); To taste Salt; To taste Black Pepper

This vibrant and easy pasta salad is a perfect solution for a quick and delicious meal, whether it's for lunch or a light dinner. Featuring al dente fusilli pasta tossed with fresh cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella pearls, briny black olives, savory canned tuna, and sweet corn, all bound together with a generous dressing of mayonnaise. It's an economical recipe that yields a substantial amount, making it ideal for meal prep or feeding a crowd. Quick to prepare and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this salad is sure to become a favorite.

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#Easy Recipe

#Quick Meal

#Lunch

#Dinner

#Cold Salad

#Tuna

#Mediterranean

#Summer Salad

#Economical

Draining cooked pasta

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Mediterranean

Spanish

Nutrition (per serving)

450

Calories

25g

Protein

40g

Carbs

20g

Fat

Assembling ingredients in a bowl

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Mixing with mayonnaise

Instructions

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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
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Cook pasta al dente for the best texture in a cold salad.
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Drain the cooked pasta thoroughly and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down. Set aside to cool completely.
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Drain the cooked pasta thoroughly and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down. Set aside to cool completely.
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Rinsing with cold water prevents the pasta from sticking together and ensures it's cool for the salad.
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While the pasta cools, halve the cherry tomatoes and drain the canned tuna and corn.
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While the pasta cools, halve the cherry tomatoes and drain the canned tuna and corn.
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Ensure all ingredients are well-drained to avoid a watery salad.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, sliced black olives, drained tuna, and drained corn.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, sliced black olives, drained tuna, and drained corn.
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Use a large bowl to ensure easy mixing without spillage.
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Add mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
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Add mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
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Start with half the mayonnaise and add more if needed, adjusting to your preferred creaminess.
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Gently mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined and the pasta and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
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Gently mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined and the pasta and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
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Mix gently to avoid breaking the pasta or mozzarella balls.
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Serve immediately, or for best flavor, chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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Serve immediately, or for best flavor, chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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Chilling the salad enhances the flavors significantly, making it more refreshing.

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Ensalada de Pasta Rápida y Fácil (Tuna Pasta Salad)

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Fusilli Pasta(Cooked al dente)

Cherry Tomatoes(Halved)

Mozzarella Balls(Small, such as bocconcini)

Black Olives(Sliced)

Canned Tuna in Oil(Drained)

Canned Corn(Drained)

Mayonnaise(Or to taste)

Salt

Black Pepper

Servings: 4

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.Preview10mPreviewBring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.10m

Drain the cooked pasta thoroughly and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down. Set aside to cool completely.Preview5mPreviewDrain the cooked pasta thoroughly and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down. Set aside to cool completely.5m

While the pasta cools, halve the cherry tomatoes and drain the canned tuna and corn.Preview2mPreviewWhile the pasta cools, halve the cherry tomatoes and drain the canned tuna and corn.2m

Add mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.Preview1mPreviewAdd mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.1m

Gently mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined and the pasta and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.Preview1mPreviewGently mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined and the pasta and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.1m

Serve immediately, or for best flavor, chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.Preview0mPreviewServe immediately, or for best flavor, chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.0m

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Fusilli Pasta
(Cooked al dente)

Cherry Tomatoes
(Halved)

Mozzarella Balls
(Small, such as bocconcini)

Black Olives
(Sliced)

Canned Tuna in Oil
(Drained)

Canned Corn
(Drained)

Mayonnaise
(Or to taste)

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
Preview
10m
Preview
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
10m

Drain the cooked pasta thoroughly and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down. Set aside to cool completely.
Preview
5m
Preview
Drain the cooked pasta thoroughly and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down. Set aside to cool completely.
5m

While the pasta cools, halve the cherry tomatoes and drain the canned tuna and corn.
Preview
2m
Preview
While the pasta cools, halve the cherry tomatoes and drain the canned tuna and corn.
2m

Add mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Preview
1m
Preview
Add mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
1m

Gently mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined and the pasta and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
Preview
1m
Preview
Gently mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined and the pasta and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
1m

Serve immediately, or for best flavor, chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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Serve immediately, or for best flavor, chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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