Dominican Tuna Pasta Salad

4.77 from 17 votes

This creamy tuna pasta salad is a Dominican classic — tender rotini tossed with flaky tuna, colorful bell peppers, sweet corn, and a simple tangy dressing. It comes together in just 25 minutes and is perfect for potlucks, holiday tables, or everyday meals.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Dominican, Latin

Servings: servings

Calories: 443kcal

Author: Vanessa

Equipment

1 Pot
1 Mixing bowl

Ingredients

1 pound rotini or penne pasta (454 g)
12 ounces canned tuna, drained (340 g)
5 tablespoons mayonnaise (75 g)
1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped (75 g)
1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped (75 g)
1 small red onion, finely chopped (100 g)
3/4 cup sweet corn, drained (120 g)
1/2 teaspoon salt (3 g), or to taste
2 teaspoons vinegar (10 ml)
1 tablespoon green onion, thinly sliced (15 g), for garnish

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until tender but still firm.
Drain and rinse lightly with cold water. Let cool completely.
In a large bowl, combine pasta and tuna, breaking the tuna apart gently.
Add mayonnaise, bell peppers, red onion, and corn. Mix until evenly combined.
Add vinegar and salt. Stir well and adjust seasoning if needed.
Garnish with green onions and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Add more mayonnaise if you prefer a creamier texture.
Ensure pasta is fully cooled before mixing.

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