Tuna Pasta Salad: A Quick and Easy Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and easy recipe for Tuna Pasta Salad with a savory twist of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the tuna, turkey bacon, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, green onions, and pickle relish.
- Add the cooled pasta to the mixture and stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- Feel free to add other veggies like diced bell peppers or celery for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg