Tuna Macaroni Salad
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4.8
Tuna Macaroni Salad
Description
The Tuna Macaroni Salad features elbow macaroni cooked until just tender and rinsed under cold water to cool and prevent sticking. Frozen peas are quickly rinsed under hot water to thaw, then drained. These are mixed with drained canned tuna, chopped red onion and celery, and a mixture of mayonnaise, sour cream, sweet pickle relish, salt, and pepper. This combination results in a creamy, slightly sweet salad with distinct chunky vegetable textures balancing the softness of pasta and tuna.
Chilling the salad before serving helps flavors meld and contributes to a refreshing texture. This salad can be served cold as a side dish or a casual meal. Its balance of protein, vegetables, and creamy dressing provides a classic, filling option that is easy to prepare in advance.
Notes recommend storing leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days, but advise against freezing since the pasta and mayonnaise-based dressing do not hold up well to freezing and thawing.
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni uncooked
- 1 small red onion chopped
- 2 talks celery finely chopped
- 1 cup pea frozen
- 12 ounce tuna drained (4 small cans)
- 1½ cups mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup pickle relish sweet
- ½ teaspoon black 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.
Notes
- Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
- Freezing is not recommended as pasta and mayonnaise will separate and become mushy upon thawing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 474 kcal
% 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.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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