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Retro Tuna Macaroni Salad

Retro Tuna Macaroni Salad just like mom used to make, fast , easy and delicious! My secret is to add pickles to give it a great tangy taste! 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 96 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: North American

Ingredients

  • one gram box elbow macaroni
  • 3-4 large hard boiled eggs peeled and chopped
  • 8 talks green onions diced
  • 1/3 cup celery chopped finely
  • 2 dill pickles chopped finely
  • two ounce cans flaked tuna drained well
  • ¾ cup light mayonnaise
  • ¾ cup light whipped salad dressing
  • 3-4 tablespoons sweet relish to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pasta, eggs, celery, pickles, green onions and tuna. Toss with a fork to combine.
  3. In a measuring cup, mix the mayo, whipped dressing, relish and pepper Taste and add more relish or pepper as needed.
  4. Pour the dressing over the macaroni and stir gently to combine.
  5. Refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.
  6. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Try olives, they are delicious and totally retro!

Nutrition Information

Serving 12g Calories 96kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 462mg (19%) Potassium 90mg (3%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 290IU (6%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 96

% Daily Value*

Serving 12g
Calories 96kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 462mg 19%
Potassium 90mg 2%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 290IU 6%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.