Tuna Pasta Salad

Name: Tuna Pasta Salad
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 100 g whole grain pasta; 1 can tuna (160g, drained); 50 g corn; 100 g cucumber; 29 ml olive oil; 90 g low-fat quark; 15 g mayonnaise; 5 g honey; 10 g lemon juice; 3 g mustard; 2 g salt; 2 g black pepper; 2 g garlic powder

21 steps

Updated at: Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:28:25 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories952.1 kcal (48%)

Total Fat46.2 g (66%)

Carbs92.3 g (35%)

Sugars14.3 g (16%)

Protein49.8 g (100%)

Sodium986.5 mg (49%)

Fiber10.9 g (39%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

1 servings

Instructions

1. COOK THE PASTA:

Step 1

Bring a pot of water to a boil

Step 2

Add 2g salt to the water

Step 3

Add 100g whole grain pasta

Step 4

Cook for 8–10 minutes (or according to package)

Step 5

Drain and rinse briefly with cold water

Step 6

Let it cool completely

2. PREP THE INGREDIENTS:

Step 7

Drain the tuna (160g) very well

Step 8

Dice 100g cucumber into small cubes

Step 9

Drain 50g corn

3. MAKE THE SAUCE:

Step 10

In a bowl, add: 90g low-fat quark, 15g mayonaise, 5g honey, 10g lemon juice and 3g mustard

Step 11

Add seasoning: 2g salt, 2g black pepper and 2g garlic powder

Step 12

Mix everything until smooth and creamy

4. COMBINE EVERYTHING:

Step 13

Take a large bowl and add: cooled pasta, tuna, corn and cucumber

Step 14

Pour the sauce over it

Step 15

Add 29ml olive oil

Step 16

Mix thoroughly until everything is evenly coated

5. CHILL (VERY IMPORTANT FOR TASTE):

Step 17

Cover and place in the fridge for 30–60 minutes

Step 18

This lets the flavors fully develop

7. STORAGE:

Step 19

Store in an airtight container

Step 20

Keeps 2–3 days in the fridge

Step 21

Best taste within 24 hours

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