🥗🐟 Tuna Macaroni Salad 🍝🥗
Tender pasta, flaky tuna, crunchy veggies, and a creamy dressing come together in this chilled salad that’s satisfying, refreshing, and super simple to make!
Ingredients:
2 cups elbow macaroni
1 (5 oz) can tuna in water, drained and flaked
1/2 cup mayonnaise (or half mayo, half Greek yogurt for a lighter twist)
1 tbsp Dijon or yellow mustard
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup dill pickles or relish (optional)
1–2 tbsp lemon juice (for brightness)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Chopped parsley or green onions, for garnish (optional)
Paprika, for dusting (optional)
Directions:
Cook the pasta: Boil macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely. Set aside.
Mix the dressing: In a large bowl, combine mayo, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
Assemble the salad: Add cooked pasta, tuna, red onion, celery, and pickles (if using) to the bowl. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld. The salad tastes even better the next day!
Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with chopped herbs and a pinch of paprika before serving for extra flavor and color.