Here is a very easy and very tasty summer salad, which is a perfect addition to a BBQ lunch, or on its own (think lunch at work, for example).
The salad makes use of easy to find ingredients and is quick to assemble.
It is actually a mix of items that I like from other salads, such as curried tuna salad, apples and celery from the famous “Waldorf” salad (click HERE for the recipe), cooked corn and peas, which go so well together – all combined with bow tie (Farfalle) pasta, that is a perfect shape for cold pasta salads.
The result is a tasty mix of flavors and textures, that I’m sure you’ll like.
Makes: 4-6
Prep time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
2 ½ cups Bow Tie (Farfalle) pasta
1 cup frozen corn, defrosted
1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
1/3 cup water
2 stalks celery
1 medium unpeeled Granny Smith apple
1/3 cup mayonnaise + more if needed
1 tsp curry spice mix (I used McCormick)
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 Tbs fresh lemon juice
1 can (5 oz/140 grams) white albacore tuna in water, drained
1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the instructions on the box. (Don’t go too “Al Dente” here, as you’re not going to add it to a warm sauce, therefore the pasta will not keep on cooking.) Drain and bring to room temperature.
2. While the pasta is cooking, combine the corn and peas in a medium size pan and add the 1/3 cup water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and cook until the water evaporates, mixing occasionally. Let cool to room temperature. Cut the celery and apple into small cubes.
3. In a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the salt, spices and lemon juice. Add the tuna and mix gently, so it will break into fairly large pieces.
4. Add the cooked pasta, corn and peas, and mix gently. Add the diced celery and apple and mix again. Taste and adjust seasoning, or add a bit more mayonnaise, if needed.
Serve immediately, or keep in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature and mix gently before serving.
So simple and refreshing dish 🙂
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Thank you! 🙂
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Sounds like a perfect summer side dish 🙂
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Thank you! It’s a sort of weird combination, but it works! 🙂
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Looks very refreshing! Summer is definitely here now.
Virtual hugs,
Judie
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Thanks! 🙂
Here summer is still on and off, but it’s much better than what we’ve had all winter!
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This looks very delicious 🙂
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Thank you Freda! 🙂
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Yes! 🙂
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Thank you Paul! Yes, indeed! 🙂
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I usually make curried chicken salad…now I can’t wait to try your salad as it sounds like a nice combination.
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Thank you Karen. I’m glad you liked the idea. I now think it could work just as well with chicken – I’ll give it a try next time! 🙂
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This looks wonderful!
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Thank you Tonya! 🙂
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I just made my pasta tuna salad over the weekend. I like your version adding corn and apples! I need to give this a try…
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Thank you Judi! I’m glad you liked the idea. It was a “trial and error” that turned out good enough to make again. I hope you’ll enjoy the results. I’ll be happy to hear your comments. 🙂
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Wooooow so tempting
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Thank you Linda! 🙂
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Yummicilious
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Thank you LInda! 🙂
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