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Hot pasta salad

 3 ratings

Prep Time:5 mins

Cooking Time:15 mins

Serves:4 Adults

Hot pasta salad

A delicious hot pasta that is a perfect lunch for the whole family. Low in salt and ready to eat in 20 minutes!

About this recipe

Adapted from 101 Square Meals.


Ingredients

  • 300g of pasta
  • 4 tablespoons of light mayonnaise
  • Juice of ½ a lemon
  • 200g can of tuna
  • 2 red peppers
  • 1 red onion
  • Large handful of rocket

Method

  1. Cook pasta according to packet instructions.
  2. Place the mayonnaise and lemon juice into a large bowl and mix.
  3. Place the tuna into the same bowl and mix well.
  4. Slice the peppers and onion thinly and add to the large bowl.
  5. Drain the pasta and mix in with the mayonnaise mixture.
  6. Serve with a handful of rocket. 

What you will need

  • Chopping board
  • Chopping knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Wooden spoon

"Swapping salt for freshly ground black pepper or herbs and spices is a great way to shake the salt habit"

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