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Pickle-Packed Pasta Salad with Tuna

A delightful pasta salad featuring tuna, dill pickles, and a creamy dressing, perfect for summer picnics or weeknight dinners.
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Temps de préparation 15 minutes
Temps de cuisson 10 minutes
Temps total 25 minutes
Portions: 6 servings
Type de plat: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingrédients
  

Pasta and Tuna Ingredients
  • 8 oz pasta (e.g., rotini or fusilli) You can substitute with penne or farfalle.
  • 1 can tuna (in water or oil, drained) For a different protein twist, try canned chicken or chickpeas.
Vegetable Ingredients
  • 1 cup dill pickles (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup red onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup celery (diced)
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be used as a lighter alternative.
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh dill (optional, for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Rinse the pasta under cold water after draining to stop the cooking process.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, chopped dill pickles, finely chopped red onion, and diced celery.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently mix until combined.
  6. Fold in the cooled pasta with a spatula to keep it from breaking.
  7. Toss everything together until well combined and adjust seasoning if needed.
  8. Cover the bowl and let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Portion: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtéines: 20gFat: 15gLipides saturés: 2gSodium: 500mgFibre: 2gSucre: 3g

Notes

This salad is versatile and can be easily prepared a day in advance. Serve chilled for the best flavor.

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