4.8 from 138 votes
Tuna Macaroni Salad
This easy Tuna Macaroni Salad is a great twist on a classic side dish. It's perfect for a BBQ, potluck, or even enjoyed as a meal on its own for a simple weeknight dinner. Bursting with pieces of flaky tuna and sweet peas, everyone will want to go back for seconds.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 474 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni uncooked
- 1 small red onion chopped
- 2 talks celery finely chopped
- 1 cup peas frozen
- 12 ounce tuna drained (4 small cans)
- 1½ cups mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup sweet pickle relish
- ½ teaspoon pepper or to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta - Boil the pasta in well salted water until al dente. After you drain the pasta, rinse it well with cold water.
- Finish the salad - Rinse the frozen peas under hot water and drain well. Add the cooked pasta and the rest of the ingredients to a large bowl and toss well.
- Chill and serve - Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Notes
- Store your leftover macaroni salad in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last 3-5 days. I don't recommend freezing this recipe! The pasta and mayo will break down as they thaw and give you a mushy mess.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
474kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
599mg
(25%)
Potassium
257mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
334IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 474
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 474kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 599mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 257mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 334IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.