Tuna Macaroni Salad

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4.9

81 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Cooling Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 30 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    388 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish, Salad

  • Cuisine

    American

Tuna Macaroni Salad

Tuna Macaroni Salad that is light on mayo and heavy on flavor! Choose your own adventure with our quick guide to canned tuna options so that you can get the best flavor.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 3 (5 ounce cans) solid white albacore tuna drained
  • 5 large hard boiled eggs diced
  • 1 cup celery (about 4 ribs)
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/3 cup minced red onion (about half an onion)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup minced fresh dill , or 1 tablespoon dried
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook 1 pound elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until pasta is cooled. Drain well.
  2. Transfer the pasta to a large mixing bowl. Add in 3 (5 ounce cans) solid white albacore tuna, 5 large hard boiled eggs 1 cup celery , 1 cup frozen peas, and 1/3 cup minced red onion . Toss together until everything is mixed up and the ingredients are somewhat evenly distributed.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup red wine vinegar, ¼ cup minced fresh dill, 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Pour dressing over pasta and toss until everything is well coated. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  • For Canned Tuna: solid white or solid light tuna for a milder flavor, chunk light or albacore tuna for bigger chunks, and a stronger tuna flavor.
  • The peas will thaw as the salad sits in the fridge. The refrigeration time also allows the flavors to develop and meld together. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 388kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 123mg (41%) Sodium 486mg (20%) Potassium 275mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 528IU (11%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 388 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 388kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 123mg 41%
Sodium 486mg 20%
Potassium 275mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 528IU 11%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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