Description
A delicious and creamy Tuna Macaroni Salad with Pickles, perfect for a refreshing meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 can (12 ounces) tuna, drained
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup pickles, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix well until smooth.
- Add the drained tuna, cooked macaroni, diced celery, diced pickles, and chopped red onion to the bowl. Gently fold the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled, garnished with additional pickles or paprika if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add an extra 1/4 cup of mayonnaise.
- For a twist, substitute the tuna with shredded chicken or chickpeas for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cool Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg