Tuna Macaroni Salad
User Reviews
5
2 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
289 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Tuna Macaroni Salad
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Easy to make macaroni salad with bell peppers, tuna, frozen peas, celery, onions, and tossed in with a homemade dressing.
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Ingredients
- 8 oz whole wheat macaroni
- 8 oz albacore white tuna packed in water, drained, canned
- 2 ribs celery chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion chopped
- 1 cup peas thawed, frozen
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise light
- 1/2 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain, rinse, and allow it to cool.
- In a salad bowl add all the remaining ingredients for the salad.
- In a small bowl whisk well the dressing ingredients
- Once the pasta is chill, add it to the salad bowl together with the dressing.
- Toss to combine, then serve.
Notes
- Pasta: Use your favorite pasta, gluten-free, whole wheat, or lentil pasta
- Mayo: you may use light or miracle whip. You may skip the mayo and only use yogurt.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- This macaroni pasta salad is best served cold. The dressing will soak in and get absorbed better.
- Add in other veggies that are crunchy like pickles, carrots, or corn.
- Serves about 6-8. Serving size is about one cup
Nutrition Information
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Calories
289kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
314mg
(13%)
Potassium
401mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
899IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 314mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 899IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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2 reviews
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