Jamie Oliver Tuna Pasta Salad

Jamie Oliver Tuna Pasta Salad is made with red onion, lemons, dried pasta shells, broccoli, wholemeal bread, cayenne pepper, cucumber, chives or dill, natural yoghurt, tuna, and feta cheese. This easy Tuna Pasta Salad recipe creates a cold and healthy salad that takes about 30 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 4 people.

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• Jamie Oliver Peanut Butter Biscuits
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🧡 Why You’ll Love This Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe:

• It’s quick and easy to make on busy days.
• It has balanced flavors with a nice tangy touch from lemon and yogurt.
• It’s healthy, full of vegetables and lean protein.
• It’s versatile, great for different events like lunches or picnics.

Jamie Oliver Tuna Pasta Salad Ingredients

• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 2 lemons, juiced
• 250g (about 1 cup) dried pasta shells
• 350g (about 3 cups) broccoli, florets and stem finely chopped
• 1 slice of wholemeal bread (50g), to be toasted
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
• ½ a bunch of fresh chives or dill (15g), chopped
• 4 tablespoons natural yoghurt
• 2 x 120g tins of tuna in spring water, drained and flaked (ensure it’s from sustainable sources)
• 50g (about ½ cup) feta cheese, crumbled

🥗 How To Make Jamie Oliver Tuna Pasta Salad

1. Prepare the Onion: Place the finely chopped red onion in a small bowl. Add a pinch of black pepper and sea salt, then pour the lemon juice over it. Set aside to marinate.
2. Cook Pasta and Broccoli: Boil the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions. Add the broccoli florets and chopped stem to the pasta water halfway through the cooking time.
3. Toast the Bread: Sprinkle the slice of wholemeal bread with cayenne pepper and toast it until it’s golden and crispy. Once toasted, crumble it into small pieces.
4. Mix the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, marinated onion (with the lemon juice), cucumber, and chopped herbs. Stir well. Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the bowl and toss everything together.
5. Add Tuna and Serve: Mix in the drained and flaked tuna. Season with a bit more salt and pepper if needed. Serve the salad in individual bowls, topped with crumbled feta cheese and toasted bread crumbs.

💭 Recipe Tips

• Soak the Onion: Soak the chopped red onion in lemon juice with some salt and pepper for about 10 minutes to make it taste better.
• Broccoli Timing: Put the broccoli in the boiling pasta water when the pasta is halfway done to keep it crisp and colorful.
• Crispy Bread: Toast the bread until it’s golden and crunchy, then crumble it. It adds a great texture to the salad.
• Break Up the Tuna: Break the tuna into small pieces before mixing it into the salad so it mixes well.
• Final Seasoning: Add a little more salt and pepper just before you serve the salad to make all the flavors pop.

🥗 What Pairs Nicely With Tuna Pasta Salad?

una Pasta Salad goes well with stuffed mushrooms, tostadas, gazpacho, potato wedges, gluten-free bread, french fries, onion soup, hush puppies, sweet corn, and Breadsticks.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Tuna Pasta Salad?

• In the Fridge: Store it in a sealed container for up to 5 days.
• In the Freezer: Freeze it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw it overnight in the fridge before serving.

FAQs

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• Jamie Oliver Tarte Tatin Recipe
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Jamie Oliver Tuna Pasta Salad Nutrition Facts

• Calories 433
• Total Fat 28g
• Saturated Fat 4.6g
• Trans Fat 0.1g
• Cholesterol 30mg
• Sodium 378mg
• Potassium 236.6mg
• Total Carbohydrates 30g
• Dietary Fiber 2.1g
• Sugars 3.2g
• Protein 14g