Description
A classic and easy-to-make tuna macaroni salad perfect for picnics or a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, tuna, celery, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, pickle relish, and Dijon mustard.
- Pour dressing over macaroni mixture and stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can add other vegetables like bell peppers or peas.
- Adjust the amount of mayonnaise to your liking.
- For a creamier salad, add a splash of milk or sour cream to the dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: tuna salad, macaroni salad, pasta salad, picnic food