Description
Tuna Macaroni Salad is a delightful and satisfying dish that combines creamy textures with the wholesome goodness of tuna and pasta. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or quick weeknight dinners, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to suit various occasions. The refreshing flavors of lemon juice and sweet pickle relish meld beautifully with the protein-rich tuna and perfectly cooked elbow macaroni. Whether served as a side or a main dish, this Tuna Macaroni Salad is sure to please your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1/2 tablespoon celery seed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 3 (5 ounce) cans tuna packed in water, drained
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 shallot, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions; drain and cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, pickle relish, celery seed, salt, pepper, and lemon juice; stir well.
- Mix in drained tuna until fully incorporated.
- Combine cooled macaroni with the dressing mixture in a large bowl.
- Fold in chopped hard-boiled eggs, diced shallot, and thawed peas; mix thoroughly.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg