Ingredients:
- 8 oz (225 g) rotini or penne pasta
- 1 can (5 oz, 140 g) canned tuna in water, drained
- 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup (75 g) diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup (40 g) red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup (75 g) sweet corn (canned or frozen)
- 1/4 cup (60 g) pitted black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh herbs (parsley or dill) for garnish
Instructions:
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
- Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- While the pasta cooks, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
- If using frozen corn, thaw it under hot water or in the microwave.
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk until smooth and well-combined.
- Add drained tuna, cooked pasta, and all prepared vegetables to the bowl with dressing.
- Toss gently until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.