Tuna Macaroni Salad
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Tuna Macaroni Salad
Description
This Tuna Macaroni Salad recipe features cooked macaroni noodles tossed with peas, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper before being coated in a smooth blend of mayonnaise and sour cream. Albacore tuna, drained well, is folded in for meaty flavor and protein, while chopped hard-boiled eggs are added for richness and visual appeal. Green onions provide a mild fresh bite as garnish.
The salad relies on the acidity of the vinegar balancing the creamy dressing to prevent heaviness, resulting in a tangy and smooth texture. Pasta is cooked to al dente to maintain structure and is cooled with reserved pasta water to keep it from drying out. Peas add subtle sweetness and color contrast.
This dish works well as a picnic side, potluck contribution, or easy lunch, suitable for serving chilled or at room temperature. The recipe’s simplicity and use of canned tuna make it convenient for quick preparation.
Ingredients
- 3 cups macaroni noodles (12 oz. or 3/4 package)
- 1 cup peas frozen
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- salt
- black pepper
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 (7 ounce) cans albacore tuna drained
- 3 egg hard boiled
- green onion for garnish, chopped
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions to "al dente". Drain noodles saving 1-2 cups of the pasta water. Place in a bowl to cool. Toss noodles with peas, cider vinegar and salt and pepper.Allow to cool to room temperature. Toss with some of the pasta water a little at a time if noodles become too dry and sticky while cooling.
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and sour cream. Add to cooled noodles. Stir until evenly coated. Add tuna and stir until well combined. Add additional salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
- Peel and chop (or slice) hard boiled eggs. Stir into the macaroni salad of place on top for presentation. Garnish with green onion (optional) and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 196IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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