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Easy Tuna Macaroni Salad

Easy Tuna Macaroni Salad: 7 Reasons You’ll Love This Dish

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A simple and refreshing tuna macaroni salad with crisp vegetables and a creamy dressing.

  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces whole-wheat elbow macaroni
  • 2 (6.7-ounce) jars tuna fillets packed in water, drained
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • ½ cup thinly sliced scallions, plus more for garnish
  • ½ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool. Transfer to a large bowl.
  2. Shred tuna into medium-size chunks in a medium bowl.
  3. Add celery, bell pepper, scallions, yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper to the pasta; stir until well combined.
  4. Gently fold in the tuna until just incorporated, leaving some chunks intact and being careful not to overmix.
  5. Garnish with additional scallions, if desired.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Great served chilled as a side dish or light meal.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 380mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg