Description
Enjoy a classic Tuna Macaroni Salad, a creamy and flavorful pasta dish perfect for picnics or as a side. This recipe combines tender elbow macaroni, flaked tuna, crunchy veggies, and a zesty dressing for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Elbow Macaroni:
- 2 cups cooked and cooled
Tuna Salad:
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained and flaked
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables:
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup dill pickles or relish
Optional:
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: Combine macaroni, tuna, celery, onion, pickles, and eggs (if using) in a bowl.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine: Pour dressing over the salad and mix gently to coat everything.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day ahead for better flavor.
- For a lighter version, use all Greek yogurt. Adjust mayo and seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg