Barilla Gemelli Pasta Salad with Rio Mare Tuna and Boursin Cuisine

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

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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

Ingredients 5 Number of Servings

1 box Barilla Gemelli Pasta

½ cup Boursin cheese

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

Salt and black pepper to taste 

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Instructions

  • 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. 

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

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

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

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