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Tuna Macaroni Salad

Tuna Macaroni Salad: Cozy Comfort Food for Every Occasion

This Tuna Macaroni Salad is a perfect make-ahead meal packed with tender pasta, flaky tuna, and a colorful medley of veggies.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Elbow Macaroni can also use rotini or shells
  • 2 cans Canned White Albacore Tuna drained and flaked
  • 1 cup Celery diced
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Relish optional
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas thawed and drained
  • 3 large Hard-Boiled Eggs chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a healthier option
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream optional
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the elbow macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water for 8-9 minutes until slightly softer than al dente.
  2. Drain the cooked macaroni and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a large bowl, combine flaked tuna, celery, red onion, sweet relish, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Fold the rinsed macaroni into the tuna and veggie mixture. Add mayonnaise, sour cream, hard-boiled eggs, and peas. Stir until well combined.
  5. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be customized with your favorite vegetables and is best served chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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