Tuna and Macaroni Salad

Tuna and Macaroni Salad

This tuna pasta salad recipe is a family favorite throughout the year. I like to make this the night before, refrigerate, and let the flavors blend together. Serve it over lettuce or as a side dish.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package bow tie pasta
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans flaked tuna, drained
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • ½ cup chopped green onions
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
  • ¼ cup grated carrot
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, or more to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until almost tender, about 10 minutes. Add peas and continue cooking for 2 minutes. Drain pasta and peas and chill quickly by rinsing with cold water.

Step 2
Transfer pasta and peas to a large bowl. Mix in tuna, celery, green onion, dill, and carrot until well blended.

Step 3
Mix mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Blend into macaroni mixture.

Tips

You can use regular or light mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

420
Calories
23g
Fat
36g
Carbs
18g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 420
% Daily Value *
Total Fat23g 30%
Saturated Fat4g 18%
Cholesterol23mg 8%
Sodium283mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate36g 13%
Dietary Fiber3g 10%
Total Sugars3g
Protein18g
Vitamin C6mg 32%
Calcium34mg 3%
Iron2mg 13%
Potassium288mg 6%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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