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Dill Pickle Tuna Pasta Salad

A refreshing and tangy pasta salad featuring tuna, dill pickles, and a creamy dressing, perfect for lunch or a picnic.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni or any pasta of choice
Tuna
  • 2 cans tuna drained
Vegetables
  • 1 cup dill pickles chopped
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp dill pickle juice
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
Herbs
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to cool.
Prepare Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, dill pickle juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, drained tuna, chopped dill pickles, celery, red onion, and fresh dill.
  2. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
Chill and Serve
  1. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  2. Serve chilled, garnished with additional dill if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

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