Tuna Macaroni Salad
Tuna Macaroni Salad is one of those classic, comforting dishes that never goes out of style. Creamy, tangy, and packed with a variety of textures in every bite; it’s the perfect make-ahead side for everything from summer cookouts to easy weekday lunches.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry elbow macaroni pasta
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2/3 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
- 3 x 5oz cans flaked tuna drained
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp paprika
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil on high heat, add in the pasta and cook according to package instructions until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the pasta from cooking further.
- In a bowl stir together all of the dressing ingredients. Set aside
- Add the drained pasta to a bowl along with the bell pepper, red onion, dill pickle, celery, dill and flaked tuna stir until well mixed. Add the dressing and gently toss until the pasta salad is well coated in dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 424mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 616IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg