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Barilla Gemelli Pasta Salad with Cream Cheese Dressing, Rio Mare Tuna, and Crunchy Vegetables

Barilla Gemelli Pasta Salad with Cream Cheese Dressing, Rio Mare Tuna, and Crunchy Vegetables

This delightful and easy to make Gemelli Pasta Salad has the perfect mix of flavours and textures

35 minutes total

This Gemelli Pasta Salad with Cream Cheese Dressing, Rio Mare Tuna, and Crunchy Vegetables is the perfect easy dinner idea for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a summer party, preparing lunch boxes, or simply enjoying a light family dinner, this recipe will not disappoint. The creamy cheese dressing, combined with the tender Rio Mare tuna and crisp vegetables, creates a delicious and satisfying meal. The gemelli pasta, cooked to al dente perfection, ties everything together beautifully, offering a delightful mix of flavours and textures that everyone will love

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Ingredients

Serves 5

1 box Barilla Gemelli pasta
1/2 cup Shallot and Chives Boursin Cuisine
2 cans Rio Mare tuna
5 tbsp olive oil, divided
2/3 cup red onion, diced
3 tbsp lemon juice
2/3 cup hot house cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
2/3 cup carrot, diced
1 tbsp Italian parsley, chopped
To taste salt and black pepper

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions. *Such a line meets the VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE, LACTOSE-FREE AND KOSHER needs

Method

Step 1

Cook Barilla Gemelli pasta according to directions, drain one minute early and drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil. Spread out flat on a sheet pan to cool.

Step 2

Meanwhile, sauté the onion with 1 tbsp of olive oil for three minutes, set aside.

Step 3

In a bowl, whisk the Boursin cheese with remaining olive oil and the lemon juice.

Step 4

Stir in pasta and mix well. Add all the vegetables, drained tuna and parsley, season with salt and pepper and mix well before serving.

Barilla Gemelli Pasta - Packshot - en-ca
Classic Blue Box

Classic Blue Box

Gemelli

Gemelli is a simple shape of two strands of pasta twisted together. These small pasta twists are also remarkably versatile, as their shape holds the flavour of sauce beautifully while retaining the firm "al dente" texture that you expect from Barilla.

  • Shape Short en-ca
  • Cook time 12 mins
  • Pack size 340 g
  • Range Classic Blue Box
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