The ULTIMATE Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad | Quick & Easy Recipe

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 nutrients with a different flavor.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta alternatives

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber and nutrients.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: tofu

Avocado provides healthy fats and creaminess.

Fill a stockpot with water, season generously with sea salt, and heat on high.

Measure 8 ounces of elbow macaroni (225 g) and prepare to cook once water boils.

Add pasta to boiling water and cook until just al dente, checking package instructions.

Drain pasta into a colander and let cool.

Drain 2 cans of tuna in olive oil into a fine sieve, gently flake the tuna.

Transfer tuna to a large bowl, add 1/2 cup mayonnaise (150 g), 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (15 g), 1/3 cup chopped red onion (50 g), 1 clove grated garlic, 1 sliced celery stick, 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles (35 g), and 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (10 ml).

Season with sea salt and black pepper, and mix until well combined.

Add cooled pasta to the tuna mixture and mix until everything is well combined.

Serve at room temperature or chilled, topped with chopped chives.

Cooking Techniques

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