Tuna And Sweetcorn (Easy Tuna Salad Recipe)

Updated: May 2026

This is our best ever tuna and sweetcorn recipe – perfect for sandwiches, baked potatoes, or stirred through pasta salads. Quick, easy, and bursting with flavour, it’s a favourite go-to lunch idea.

Packed with fresh vegetables, this tuna salad counts towards your 5-a-day and is ideal for family meals or lunchboxes.

Quick Answer – How Do You Make Tuna and Sweetcorn?

Flake drained tuna and mix with mayonnaise. Add sweetcorn, peppers, onion, and chilli. Stir in grated cheddar cheese and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Serve in sandwiches, baked potatoes, or pasta.

Total preparation time is around 10 minutes.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Ready in 10 minutes
• Uses storecupboard ingredients
• Packed with veggies for 5-a-day
• Versatile: sandwiches, pasta, jacket potatoes
• Mild, family-friendly flavours
• Easy to customise with extra herbs or chilli

Ingredients For Tuna And Sweetcorn

• 220g canned tuna
• 4 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 326g sweetcorn – drained
• 1 red pepper – finely chopped
• ½ red onion – finely chopped
• 100g cheddar cheese – finely grated
• 1 red chilli – deseeded and chopped (optional)
• Small bunch flat leaf parsley – finely chopped

Equipment Needed

• Chopping board
• Knife
• Mixing bowl
• Fork
• Tablespoon

How To Make Tuna And Sweetcorn

Step 1 – Mix Tuna And Mayonnaise

Drain any liquid from the tuna. Flake into a bowl with a fork. Add mayonnaise and mix to coat evenly.

Step 2 – Add Vegetables

Add sweetcorn, chopped red pepper, onion, and optional chilli. Mix well.

Step 3 – Stir In Cheese

Add grated cheddar cheese and fold through gently.

Step 4 – Season And Add Herbs

Season with salt and black pepper if using. Sprinkle in chopped parsley and stir gently.

Step 5 – Serve

Serve hot or cold: in a sandwich, baked potato, or stirred through pasta.

Tips For The Best Tuna And Sweetcorn Salad

• Use tuna packed in spring water to avoid watery salad.
• Adjust mayonnaise for creaminess or use Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
• Add extra vegetables like cucumber, peas, or sweetcorn for fibre.
• Perfect for lunchboxes – keeps well in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.

What To Serve With Tuna And Sweetcorn

• Jacket Potato With Tuna And Sweetcorn
• Tuna sandwiches on crusty bread or baguette
• Pasta salads or cold pasta lunches
• Quesadillas or wraps
• Add boiled eggs or green salad for extra protein

Easy Variations

• Swap mayonnaise for Greek or natural yogurt
• Add sweetcorn kernels, cucumber, or cherry tomatoes
• Spice it up with extra chopped chilli or smoked paprika

How To Store Leftovers

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Can You Freeze Tuna And Sweetcorn Salad?

Not recommended – mayonnaise-based salads don’t freeze well.