Tuna Macaroni Salad
Tuna Macaroni Salad is an easy side dish made with elbow macaroni and canned tuna in a creamy mayo dressing. Sweet pickle relish adds extra flavor while peas, onion, and celery add a pop of color and crunch.
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 52kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounce box elbow macaroni cooked and drained
- 1 ½ cups frozen peas cooked and cooled
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- 2 ribs celery chopped
- 3 hard-boiled eggs chopped
- 3 Tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 3 (5-ounce) cans tuna packed in water drained
- 15 ounce jar mayonnaise (or 1 2/3 cup)
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Boil elbow macaroni according to package directions, drain and set aside to cool.
- In a medium bowl, add the mayonnaise, pickle relish, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Whisk to combine.
- Add the macaroni, peas, onion, celery, eggs and tuna to a large bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the top and stir thoroughly to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 304IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg