Zippy Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned mackerel

Canned salmon offers similar health benefits with a different flavor.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta made from rice

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber, while rice pasta is gluten-free.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is rich in healthy fats.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 350 F.

Boil a large pan of salted water and then cook the pasta according to the packet's instructions, until pasta is al dente. Drain, then run under cool water to stop the cooking process.

In a small bowl, combine the fresh breadcrumbs with the ground paprika and then spread the mixture onto a medium-sized baking tray.

Bake for 5 minutes until the crumbs are crisp and golden. Transfer to a bowl and set to one side.

In a large bowl, mix together the crème fraiche, mayonnaise, fresh chopped dill, fresh chopped basil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper, to taste.

Add the cooled pasta, the drained tuna, the chopped red onion, and the corn to the bowl.

Mix everything thoroughly.

Serve the pasta salad topped with the crisp breadcrumbs.

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