Dill Pickle Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe
A refreshing and protein-packed Dill Pickle Tuna Pasta Salad combining zesty dill, tangy pickles, and creamy Greek yogurt dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a savory side dish, this salad uses protein pasta and skipjack tuna for a nutritious and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce
- ⅓ cup plain Greek Yogurt
- ⅔ cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dill
- 1.5 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
Salad
- 5 cans (3 oz each) skipjack tuna (preferably dill pickle flavored from Wild Planet) or 3 cans (5 oz each) plain tuna
- 8 oz protein pasta (1 box) (small pasta shapes like shells or macaroni preferred)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup scallions/green onions, thinly sliced (about 3 stalks)
- ½ cucumber, diced (English or standard cucumber)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Prepare the 8 oz protein pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the pasta and cool it quickly by running cold water over it to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking.
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl or mason jar, combine the plain Greek yogurt, mayo, white vinegar, lemon juice, dill, ranch seasoning, avocado oil, pickle juice, and salt. Mix thoroughly until well combined and smooth.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, add the cooled pasta, tuna cans (skipjack dill pickle or plain), minced garlic, sliced scallions, and diced cucumber. Stir these ingredients gently to distribute evenly.
- Add the sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the pasta and tuna mixture. Stir well to coat all ingredients with the sauce evenly.
- Adjust seasoning and chill: Taste the salad and add additional salt if needed. Store the salad in the refrigerator until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to meld for best taste.
Notes
- Using dill pickle-flavored skipjack tuna adds an extra layer of tangy flavor to enhance the dish.
- Protein pasta provides an extra boost of protein and texture suitable for a hearty salad.
- Chilling the salad before serving helps the flavors meld and improve taste.
- This salad can be made a day ahead and keeps well refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Try adding chopped fresh dill or pickles for extra texture and zing if desired.
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