Classic Tuna Macaroni Salad
A delightful blend of creamy, savory, and slightly tangy flavors, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna, drained
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Hard-boiled eggs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions. Once you’ve achieved that perfect al dente texture, drain the pasta and set it aside to cool.
- Combine the cooled macaroni, drained tuna, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy diced celery, zesty red onion, sweet pickle relish, a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and zesty lemon juice in a large bowl.
- Mix everything together until every noodle is coated and the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Chill the salad by covering it and placing it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Garnish your Tuna Macaroni Salad with slices of hard-boiled eggs before serving.
Notes
For best texture, ensure the pasta is completely cooled before mixing. Experiment with adding herbs or other ingredients to enhance flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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