Tuna Macaroni Salad

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Tuna Macaroni Salad

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

Servings
  • 8 oz whole wheat macaroni
  • 8 oz canned albacore white tuna packed in water, drained
  • 2 ribs celery chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas thawed

Dressing:

  • 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain, rinse, and allow it to cool.
  2. In a salad bowl add all the remaining ingredients for the salad.
  3. In a small bowl whisk well the dressing ingredients
  4. Once the pasta is chill, add it to the salad bowl together with the dressing.
  5. 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 Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 314mg (13%) Potassium 401mg (11%) 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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