Dill Pickle Tuna Pasta Salad
A refreshing and zesty salad featuring pasta, tuna, and crunchy vegetables, all dressed in a creamy dill dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free pasta)
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (e.g., fusilli or rotini)
- 1 can (5 ounces) tuna, drained
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, drained tuna, diced dill pickles, celery, and red onion; mix gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
- Garnish with fresh dill, if desired.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Great for meal prep, picnics, or a quick lunch. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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