Description
Tuna Macaroni Salad is a delightful and creamy dish that combines tender elbow macaroni with protein-rich tuna and fresh vegetables, all enveloped in a rich dressing. This salad is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a summer picnic, preparing a quick lunch, or serving as a side at family gatherings. Its simplicity and versatility make it an ideal recipe to have in your culinary repertoire. With nutritious ingredients and bold flavors, this Tuna Macaroni Salad will be a hit with everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni noodles
- 2 (5-ounce) cans solid white tuna, drained
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup celery, chopped
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- ½ cup green bell pepper, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni with drained tuna and all the chopped vegetables.
- Pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg