Quick Tuna Pasta Salad | The Go-To Dish for Busy Weeknights

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned mackerel

Canned salmon offers similar health benefits with a different flavor.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta made from rice

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber, while rice pasta is gluten-free.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is rich in healthy fats.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

In a pot of boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.

Using a colander, drain pasta and rinse well. Let cool completely.

In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, tuna, gherkin pickles, red bell peppers, celery, red onions, hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, and pickle juice.

Gently stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve cold.

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