How To Make Tuna Pasta Salad with Capers - Recipe

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.

Boil water in a pot and add 10 oz of fusili pasta once boiling.

Cook pasta until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool.

Break up the canned tuna with a fork to avoid large chunks.

In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of dried dill, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt; mix well.

Add 1/3 cup of mayonnaise to the dressing and whisk until combined.

In a large bowl, add the cooled pasta, broken tuna, chopped red bell pepper, chopped celery, and 2 tablespoons of capers.

Toss all ingredients together until evenly mixed.

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