Name: Tuna Mornay Pasta Salad recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: australian, italian
Ingredients: 400g spiral pasta; 1 cup frozen peas; 425g tin tuna in oil; 1 tbs chives, chopped; 2 shallots, chopped; 1/2 iceberg lettuce, roughly chopped; 30g sachet tuna mornay mix; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbs lemon juice; Pinch of salt and pepper

by Australia's Best Recipes Team Last updated on 08/23/2021

We took all the flavours we loved from a classic tuna mornay pasta bake and turned it into an easy cold salad. - Australia's Best Recipes Team

Ingredients

400g spiral pasta
1 cup frozen peas
425g tin tuna in oil
1 tbs chives, chopped
2 shallots, chopped
1/2 iceberg lettuce, roughly chopped

Dressing

30g sachet tuna mornay mix
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tbs lemon juice
Pinch of salt and pepper

Method

Step 1

Cook pasta according to packet instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool. Cook peas in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and refresh in cold water.
Step 2

To make the dressing, whisk together ingredients in a small bowl. Season well.
Step 3

Place pasta and peas in a large bowl and add dressing. Stir to combine. Drain tuna and add to bowl with chives, shallots and lettuce. Carefully toss to combine and coat ingredients in the dressing. Serve.