Description
Indulge in a delightful Tuna Macaroni Salad that’s perfect for any gathering or as a quick weeknight dinner. This easy-to-make dish combines tender elbow macaroni with protein-packed tuna and an array of crisp vegetables, all enveloped in a creamy dressing. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this satisfying salad that’s not only delicious but also highly versatile. Serve it chilled on its own, alongside crackers, or in lettuce wraps for a fresh twist. It’s a make-ahead meal that keeps well, making it ideal for meal prepping or potlucks. Customize it with your favorite ingredients to make it your own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 10–12 ounces tuna packed in water (drained)
- 4 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
- 1 cup cooked and cooled frozen peas
- 4 hard-cooked eggs (chopped)
- 1–2 teaspoons prepared mustard
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and cool under cold water.
- In a large bowl, mix drained tuna, celery, red onion, hard-cooked eggs, and cooked peas; season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the dressing by combining mustard, mayonnaise, and sweet pickle relish until smooth.
- Fold the dressing into the macaroni mixture until well coated.
- Chill for at least one hour before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 100mg