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tuna macaroni salad recipe

A creamy and delicious tuna macaroni salad perfect for picnics and potlucks.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
Tuna
  • 1 can tuna in water drained
Vegetables
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 cup green bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup red onion diced
Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Optional
  • 1 cup peas frozen or fresh
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
Mix the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled macaroni, drained tuna, diced celery, green bell pepper, red onion, and optional peas.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir until well combined.
Chill and Serve
  1. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.

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