High Protein Dill Pickle Tuna Pasta Salad
Elevate your protein intake with this vibrant pasta salad combining tuna, high-protein pasta, briny dill pickles, and a creamy tangy dressing for a satisfying, no-fuss meal.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Gluten, Halal, Alcohol-Free
Ingredients
12 oz protein-enriched pasta
2 cans tuna (5 oz each), drained
1 cup chopped dill pickles
1/4 cup dill pickle juice
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp ranch seasoning
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped dill pickles (additional for garnish)
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and rinse with cold water.
In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with tuna, dill pickles, carrots, and cucumber.
In a separate bowl, whisk mayonnaise, dill pickle juice, ranch seasoning, garlic, and lemon juice.
Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss to coat.
Season with salt and pepper, then let chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use vegan mayonnaise for a halal/vegetarian version.
Ranch seasoning can be substituted with a homemade blend of dried dill, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt.
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.