Tuna Macaroni Salad

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This tuna macaroni salad is easy to make with cooked pasta, celery, peas, relish, and mayonnaise. It will remind you of Grandma's! Enjoy this basic comfort food when the weather is warm.

Submitted by Peach822
Updated on November 14, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 (12 ounce) package elbow macaroni

  • 1 (10 ounce) can baby peas, drained

  • 2 stalks celery, chopped

  • 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained

  • 2 tablespoons chopped sweet onion

  • 1 cup mayonnaise

  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 3 large hard-cooked eggs, quartered

  • 1 pinch paprika, for garnish

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    All ingredients gathered to make tuna macaroni salad.

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  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water.

  3. Stir together macaroni, peas, celery, tuna, and onion in a large bowl.

    Macaroni, peas, onion, tuna and celery mixed together in a large bowl.

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  4. Mix in mayonnaise, relish, salt and pepper.

    Mayonnaise, relish, salt and pepper mixed together with the macaroni.

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  5. Garnish with egg wedges and a sprinkle of paprika. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

    Salad garnished with egg wedges and a sprinkle of paprika.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

582 Calories
33g Fat
52g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 582
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g 43%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 126mg 42%
Sodium 416mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 19g 37%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 41mg 3%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 252mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.