Best Classic Tuna Macaroni Salad Recipes

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TUNA MACARONI SALAD



Tuna Macaroni Salad image

Great for summer nights when you don't want to cook!

Provided by It's A New Day

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time P1DT1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups uncooked macaroni
⅓ cup Italian-style salad dressing
½ cup sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water until done. Drain.
  • Marinate macaroni in Italian dressing for 2 to 3 hours or overnight.
  • Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, onion, celery, garlic powder, tuna, and salt and pepper into macaroni. Chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.1 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 28.7 mg, Fat 37.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 847.1 mg, Sugar 4 g

TUNA MACARONI SALAD



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"This jazzed-up tuna recipe came from a nutritionist I worked with at a prenatal clinic," writes Mary pat Eck from Cincinnati, Ohio. "It's so full of protein and flavor that we shared it with many of our clients."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup cooked small pasta shells
1 can (5 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped
1/2 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons pickle relish, drained
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard and salt; stir into tuna mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve on lettuce-lined plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 156mg cholesterol, Sodium 1259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

TUNA-MACARONI SALAD



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Perfect for a simple summer supper or as a main-dish potluck contribution, this tuna noodle salad is a comfort food classic that comes together in just 20 minutes. Serve it on a bed of lettuce or other cool, crisp greens, and pair it with some crusty bread for a satisfying and refreshing entrée.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (7 oz) elbow macaroni
1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
2 cans (5 oz each) tuna, drained
1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz), if desired
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish, if desired
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni as directed on package, adding peas for last 4 to 6 minutes of cooking; rinse with cold water and drain.
  • In large bowl, mix macaroni, peas and remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (about 1 cup), Sodium 650 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

COLD TUNA MACARONI SALAD



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A tuna and macaroni salad best served on a sunny summer day with a fresh muffin on the side.

Provided by D

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) package macaroni
3 tomatoes - peeled, seeded and diced
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 (12 ounce) can tuna
1 ½ cups light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Italian-style salad dressing
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, celery and tuna.
  • Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, salad dressing, sugar and pepper. Add to pasta salad, mix together, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.3 calories, Carbohydrate 52.7 g, Cholesterol 37.8 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 495.4 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

CLASSIC TUNA-MACARONI SALAD



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I like this recipe. It is close to my mother's...which is a good thing!! I think I took the dressing part of it from a Muellers box.

Provided by Jill L. Margaritta

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces elbow macaroni
3/4 cup real mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped radish
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 small can albacore tuna (optional) or 1 small chicken (optional)
1/2 cup sweet peas

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta according to the package directions.
  • Combine mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Chop up all the veggies.
  • Drain the can of tuna or chicken.
  • Mix all together.
  • *Note* Add the peas last and stir them gently. You don't want them mushed up.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Cover and chill to blend the flavors.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.4, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 11.5, Sodium 954.8, Carbohydrate 64.9, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 9.7, Protein 9.8

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