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Tuna Macaroni Salad
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Tuna Macaroni Salad Recipe

This Tuna Macaroni Salad is a delightful blend of creamy, tangy, and savory flavors that come together in just over an hour. Whether served as a side or a main, this dish is a comforting classic that’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 414
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni, or small shells pasta, uncooked
  • 2 cans tuna, (5 oz each), drained I used tuna packed in water
  • ½ cup frozen green peas, thawed
  • 2 hard boiled eggs, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup mayonnaise, (or Miracle Whip)
  • 1 cup small cubed Cheddar cheese pieces, (about 4 ounces)
  • ¼ cup sweet pickle relish
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain and dump into large bowl.
  2. Mix in remaining ingredients and stir well.
  3. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld.
  4. Remove from fridge and if the salad seems dry, you can add 1-2 Tablespoons of milk or even 1-2 Tablespoons of mayonnaise to moisten it.

Nutrition

Calories: 414kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 23gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 955mgPotassium: 298mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 560IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 171mgIron: 2mg
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