Macaroni Tuna Salad

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This macaroni salad is great for lunch on its own, if you don't feel like cooking on those hot summer days. It's also a wonderful side for grilled food. I have perfected it -- after making many different types of macaroni salad, this one is my favorite. Enjoy!!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni

  • 2 (5 ounce) cans white tuna, drained and flaked

  • 2 stalks celery, minced

  • 1 onion, minced

  • 2 cups mayonnaise

  • 1 (5 ounce) jar pimento-stuffed green olives, drained

  • 1 pint grape tomatoes

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Transfer the macaroni to a bowl, and cool in the refrigerator.

  2. In a large bowl, lightly toss the tuna with celery, onion, and about 1 cup mayonnaise until combined, then stir in the remaining mayonnaise, macaroni, olives, and grape tomatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let the salad chill in refrigerator 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

553 Calories
38g Fat
40g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 553
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38g 48%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 578mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 14g 28%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 31mg 2%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 244mg 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.

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