Description
Tuna macaroni salad is a classic comfort dish that combines creamy pasta, savory tuna, and crunchy vegetables in a delightful medley of flavors. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or quick lunches, this easy-to-make recipe brings back fond memories of summer gatherings with family and friends. With its bright colors and zesty taste, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 can (5 oz) solid white tuna packed in water, drained
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup sweet relish
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, flake the drained tuna and add diced celery, red onion, sweet relish, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in mayonnaise until the mixture is well coated. Adjust for creaminess as desired.
- Gently fold in chopped hard-boiled eggs.
- Add the cooled pasta to the tuna mixture and combine thoroughly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 95mg