Description
A bold and creamy fusion dish combining tender rotini pasta, savory tuna, spicy mayo, and fresh vegetables for a refreshing and satisfying salad that’s perfect warm or chilled.
Ingredients
- Rotini Pasta: 250g, cooked al dente
- Canned Tuna in Water: 1 can (150g), well-drained
- Mayonnaise: 1/3 cup
- Sriracha or Gochujang: 1–2 tablespoons
- Soy Sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon
- Green Onion: 1 stalk, finely sliced
- Cucumber: 1/2 cup, diced
- Sweet Corn Kernels: 1/4 cup
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
- Sesame Seeds: 1 teaspoon
- Chili Flakes (Optional): A pinch
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: If serving chilled, clear space in your fridge to cool the salad quickly.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
- Assemble the Dish: In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, drained tuna, diced cucumber, corn, and green onion.
- Cook to Perfection: Fold in the spicy mayo mixture until everything is evenly coated.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and a pinch of chili flakes if using. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve and Enjoy: Chill for 15–20 minutes or enjoy immediately. Serve as a main or side.
Notes
- Chill before serving for the best flavor.
- Adjust spiciness by varying the sriracha amount.
- Use cold water to rinse pasta to prevent sticking.
- Add avocado or edamame for extra texture and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: spicy tuna pasta salad, creamy tuna salad, cold pasta salad, fusion tuna pasta, easy tuna recipe