Description
A classic tuna macaroni salad recipe perfect for picnics and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
- 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, drained tuna, mayonnaise, chopped celery, chopped onion, sweet pickle relish, and lemon juice.
- Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a creamier salad, you can add a little more mayonnaise.
- Add chopped hard-boiled eggs for extra protein.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg