How to Make Tuna Pasta Salad

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while adding creaminess.

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned salmon offers similar nutrition and flavor.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: capers

Green olives provide a different flavor profile.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: tofu

Avocado adds creaminess and healthy fats.

Boil 1.5 pounds of pasta until cooked.

Rinse the pasta under cold water to cool it down, as this is the only time you rinse pasta.

Drain the pasta and transfer it to a mixing bowl.

Chop the tuna into smaller pieces and add it to the bowl with the pasta.

Add 1.5 cups of mayonnaise to the bowl and mix it well with the pasta and tuna.

Chop 1/2 of a large red onion and add it to the mixture.

Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Refrigerate the salad overnight for best flavor.

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