4tablespoonsjuice from dill pickles or jarred jalapenos
1teaspoonkosher saltadjust to taste
½teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
21ouncestuna in waterwell-drained
3red or yellow bell pepperschopped small
⅔cupsliced olivesabout (1) 3-4 ounce can
¾cupdill relish or jarred sliced jalapenoschopped fine
½small red onion about ½ cup finely chopped
¼cupfresh cilantro or parsleychopped small
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package, adding a generous tablespoon or so of kosher salt to the water as it cooks. Drain and rinse until the pasta is cool.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, pickle or jalapeno juice, salt, and pepper. Add the cool pasta to the bowl and stir to coat the pasta.
Add the tuna, bell peppers, olives, pickle relish or chopped jalapeno, onion, and parsley. Stir again to mix well.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Not a fan of tuna? This salad is terrific with chicken too.