Tuna Macaroni Salad
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
-
Prep Time
10 mins
-
Cook Time
10 mins
-
Total Time
25 mins
-
Servings
6
-
Calories
289 kcal
-
Course
Side Dish, Main Course
-
Cuisine
American
Tuna Macaroni Salad
Report
Easy to make macaroni salad with bell peppers, tuna, frozen peas, celery, onions, and tossed in with a homemade dressing.
Share:
Ingredients
- 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
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
Show Details
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.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
Leftover turkey, bacon and brussels sprouts macaroni cheese (Christmas macaroni!)
American
4.0
(3 reviews)
