5.0 from 42 votes
Tuna Macaroni Salad
Tuna macaroni salad is a quick and creamy salad perfect as a side or meal!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 139 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni or small pasta
- 10 ounces canned tuna 2 cans, drained
- ¾ cup diced celery
- ½ cup diced sweet pickles
- ½ cup chopped dill pickles
- ⅓ cup diced red bell pepper optional
- ¼ cup minced white onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
Dressing
- ¾ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet relish
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice or sweet pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Rinse under cold water to stop the pasta cooking and drain well.
- In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, relish, pickle juice, dijon mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- To a large bowl, add cold pasta, tuna, celery, sweet pickles, dill pickles, red pepper, onion and dill. Top with dressing and gently toss to combine.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Stir gently prior to serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
139
(7%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Trans Fat
0.002g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
493mg
(21%)
Potassium
158mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
248IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 139 | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 493mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 158mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 248IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.