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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 a quick lunch or picnic.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Tuna
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni or any pasta of choice
  • 1 can 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
  • 1 tbsp dill fresh or dried
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste

Method
 

Cook the 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 the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, chopped dill pickles, celery, and red onion.
  2. Add the cooled pasta to the mixing bowl.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and mix until everything is well coated.
Chill and Serve
  1. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  2. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

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

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