Description
Tuna Macaroni Salad is a creamy, flavorful dish that combines tender elbow macaroni with protein-packed tuna and a colorful mix of vegetables. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or a quick lunch at home. With a balance of zesty mayonnaise and sweet pickle relish, every bite is sure to delight your taste buds. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also nutritious, providing a satisfying meal that can be prepared in just 20 minutes. Serve it chilled for the best flavor experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
- 3 cans (5 ounces each) tuna packed in water, drained
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 shallot, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and cool under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, celery seed, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Add drained tuna to the dressing and stir gently.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled macaroni with the dressing mixture. Add chopped eggs, shallot, and peas; mix gently until combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours to let flavors meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 95mg