Tuna Macaroni Salad
Make this easy tuna macaroni salad with simple ingredients and 20 minutes of prep time for a crowd-pleasing main course or side dish!
Equipment
- 1 small pot
- 1 large mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 16 ounces elbow noodles Note 1
- 3 (5oz) cans tuna, drained
- 3 hard boiled eggs chopped
- 2 cups mayonnaise Note 2
- ¼ cup sweet relish
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup chopped celery
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ½ cup sweet green peas cooked Note 3
- Paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the elbow noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients except the paprika and mix until well combined.
- Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably 2-3 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
- When ready to serve, give the salad a gentle stir. Garnish with paprika if desired.
- Enjoy the Tuna Macaroni Salad as a side dish or main course!
Notes
Note 1: You can use other types of pasta for this recipe such as fusilli, rotini, or shells, just cook according to package instructions.
Note 2: Plain Greek yogurt can be used to replace some or all of the mayonnaise for a lighter version of this recipe.
Note 3: You can add other ingredients like olives, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, or grated cheese for variety. Adjust the seasoning and dressing ingredients to your preference.
Storing Tips:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Stir before serving, and add more dressing if needed to freshen it back up.
- I don’t recommend freezing this recipe.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Stir before serving, and add more dressing if needed to freshen it back up.
- I don’t recommend freezing this recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 707kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 23gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 26gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 762mgPotassium: 366mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1700IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.