How to make tuna macaroni salad with elbow macaronis, mayo, tuna, frozen peas, celery and red onion.
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How to Make Tuna Macaroni Salad
- Boil Water and Cook the Macaroni. Boil macaroni until al dente, drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
- Whisk Together the Dressing. Whisk mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Mix It All Up. Combine pasta with dressing, tuna, peas, celery, onion, and parsley. Fold gently, chill 1 hour, then garnish with extra parsley to serve.
Storage Instructions
To Store: Airtight container in fridge, up to 3 days. Stir before serving.
Tuna Macaroni Salad
How to make tuna macaroni salad with elbow macaronis, mayo, tuna, frozen peas, celery and red onion.
Ingredients
- 1 pound uncooked elbow macaroni
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 7 oz drained canned tuna
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 2 celery ribs, diced
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley, plus more for serving
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add macaroni, and cook until al dente.
- Drain and rinse under cold water to cool, then set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until creamy and smooth.
- Add the cooked macaroni to a large bowl along with the dressing, tuna, peas, celery, red onion, and parsley.
- Gently fold everything together until well combined and the pasta is evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Chill the salad for at least 1 hour before serving for the best flavor.
- Sprinkle with extra parsley before serving for a fresh finish.
Nutrition
Calories: 476kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 20gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 215mgPotassium: 359mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 434IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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