MANDARIN TUNA SALAD

Mandarin Tuna Salad image

Elizabeth Kennedy of Dover, Delaware gives tuna salad a twist by adding crisp apple pieces and tangy mandarin oranges. "Every summer I get requests from my husband and daughters to make this dish," she notes. "There's never any left over."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) elbow macaroni
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 can (9 ounces) water-packed tuna, drained
1 cup chopped apple
1 cup diced celery
1 cup Miracle Whip
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

Prepare macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the oranges, tuna, apple and celery. In a small bowl, combine the Miracle Whip, lemon juice and salt; fold into macaroni mixture. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 453mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges