Description
Dill Pickle Tuna Pasta Salad is a scrumptious and nutritious dish that beautifully melds the flavors of tender tuna and zesty dill pickles with creamy dressing. Ideal for lunch, picnics, or casual gatherings, this salad offers a delightful combination of taste and texture. Packed with protein from skipjack tuna and Greek yogurt, it provides a satisfying meal that’s both quick to prepare and deliciously versatile. In just 25 minutes, you can create a refreshing dish that will impress family and friends alike. Customize it with your favorite veggies, or enjoy it as is for a classic flavor experience.
Ingredients
- 5 cans skipjack tuna
- 8 oz protein pasta
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- Fresh vegetables (cucumber, scallions)
- Dill pickle juice and seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the protein pasta according to package instructions. Drain and cool.
- Mix dressing ingredients in a bowl or mason jar until smooth.
- Combine cooled pasta, tuna, minced garlic, scallions, and cucumber in a large bowl.
- Pour dressing over the mixture and stir until well coated. Adjust salt to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg