SPICY TUNA MACARONI SALAD

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Just a hint of spice and smokiness from the jalapeƱo and chipotle, throw in some cooling crunchy cucumbers, tuna and you have a great tuna macaroni salad! For a bit of sweetness Relish can be used in place of the cucumbers.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Tuna

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb elbow macaroni (cooked according to package and rinsed)
6 ounces canned tuna, drained
1/4 cup finely minced onion
1/4 cup finely minced celery
1/2 cup diced cucumber
1 teaspoon minced jalapeno
1 tablespoon chipotle chili sauce or 1 chipotle chile in adobo, minced
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon minced cilantro
1 cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl mix everything but the macaroni together.
  • Add the macaroni and toss to combine well.
  • Chill and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.5, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 13.2, Sodium 236, Carbohydrate 40.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.6, Protein 10.3

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