Quick and Easy Keto Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe
I love Keto Tuna Pasta Salad recipe. It’s the perfect keto side dish or main dish too! There is something about the creaminess of the tuna and mayonnaise that goes so well with a little bit of crunch from the celery and onion. It is also very easy to make in just a few minutes, which makes it perfect for those days when you have no time to cook.
What do you want to eat for lunch? Or dinner? If you are on the keto or low carb diets, tuna pasta salad is a great option. You can make it quickly and easily at home with just a few ingredients! This dish has tons of flavor without any added sugars and carbs. So get cooking today, and don’t miss out on this delicious meal!
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This Keto friendly Tuna Pasta Salad recipe is a great low carb idea for those on the keto and low carb diets. It provides an alternative to pasta salad that isn’t loaded with carbs, but also impresses your guests by not skimping out on flavor either! The perfect dish when you’re hosting a potluck or BBQ this summer. Be sure to try it today- we know you won’t regret it!
Keto Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe Ingredients
- 1 – 8 ounce bag of Great Low Carb Bread Company Pasta Noodles, Elbow Pasta
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 – 5 ounce cans of tuna
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup Dukes Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or greek yogurt if you prefer)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 celery stalks (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 small cucumber (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 red onion (about 1/3 cup)
- 3 tablespoons dill pickle relish
Keto Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe Instructions
- Chop all the veggies (celery, onion, cucumber)
- Bring water to a boil and cook for about 10 minutes per package instructions.
- You can place the eggs in the pasta water to cook at the same time too but remove them after 6 minutes of cooking.
- Rinse with cold water and then drizzle with a little olive oil to prevent sticking, set aside.
- In a medium bowl add the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, dill pickle relish, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Mix until fully combined.
- Add the chopped hard boiled eggs and mix until creamy.
- Open and drain the tuna.
- Add the cooked pasta, drained tuna, celery, cucumber, red onion, and mix until fully combined.
- Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.
Keto Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe Nutrition
Serves 8
Calories 232, Total C 6.9g, Fiber 1.7g, Net C 5.2g, Sugars 2.7g, Fat 16.1g, Protein 14.8g
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Can you make low carb tuna pasta ahead of time?
Yes, you can make it ahead of time. It’s easy to make some ahead of time and then just quickly toss it for a quick meal during the week.
What meals does keto friendly tuna pasta go with?
Keto tuna pasta is great as a meal but goes well with any other type of dish you choose.
Some great dishes to pair tuna pasta with are: roasted vegetables, a spinach salad, or even some grilled chicken! The low carb tuna pasta is definitely going to be your new favorite go-to healthy dish this year!
How do you store leftover tuna pasta salad?
Storing leftover tuna pasta salad is easy! You can store it in an airtight container for up to three days.
It’s best to eat it within that time frame so it doesn’t go bad, but this length of storage will allow you some leeway if the tuna pasta salad gets eaten before then.
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Keto Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 - 8 ounce bag of Great Low Carb Bread Company Pasta Noodles Elbow Pasta
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 - 5 ounce cans of tuna
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup Dukes Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream or greek yogurt if you prefer
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 celery stalks about 1/2 cup
- 1 small cucumber about 1/2 cup
- 1/2 red onion about 1/3 cup
- 3 tablespoons dill pickle relish
Instructions
- Chop all the veggies (celery, onion, cucumber)
- Bring water to a boil and cook for about 10 minutes per package instructions.
- You can place the eggs in the pasta water to cook at the same time too but remove them after 6 minutes of cooking.
- Rinse with cold water and then drizzle with a little olive oil to prevent sticking, set aside.
- In a medium bowl add the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, dill pickle relish, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Mix until fully combined.
- Add the chopped hard boiled eggs and mix until creamy.
- Open and drain the tuna.
- Add the cooked pasta, drained tuna, celery, cucumber, red onion, and mix until fully combined.
- Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.
