Description
A delicious and nutritious pasta salad packed with lean protein from tuna and a tangy twist from dill pickles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 2 cups pasta shells, cooked
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like dill or parsley), chopped
Instructions
- Combine the drained tuna, cooked pasta shells, chopped dill pickles, and chopped celery in a large bowl.
- Mix the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and stir until well combined.
- Add the fresh herbs and mix gently.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving.
Notes
Avoid adding fresh herbs until right before serving for best flavor. This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 40mg