Classic Tuna Macaroni Salad
An old-fashioned, simple macaroni salad made with tuna, peppers, celery, and mayonnaise. This salad is always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, for the cooking water
- 2 cans (4 to 5 ounces each) tuna, drained and flaked
- ⅔ to 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup chopped bell pepper, green, red, or combo
- ½ cup chopped celery
- 3 to 4 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Recommended Equipment
- Mixing bowl
Instructions
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a rolling boil. Add 2 teaspoons of kosher salt along with the macaroni. Cook according to the package directions for al dente. Transfer the macaroni to a colander and rinse with cold water. Drain thoroughly. Transfer the macaroni to a large bowl.
- Add the flaked tuna and 2/3 cup of mayonnaise to the macaroni and mix to blend.
- Stir in the bell pepper, chopped celery, and chopped red onion. Add more mayonnaise as needed to moisten.
- Taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours before serving. If making it several hours in advance, it might need a little extra mayonnaise before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 346kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 13gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 1018mgPotassium: 156mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 38IUCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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