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Ingredients
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8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
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2 dill pickles, chopped
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6 ounces Colby-Jack cheese, cubed
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1 (5 ounce) can albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked
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½ cup light mayonnaise
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½ teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
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1 teaspoon dill pickle juice
Directions
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Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 7 minutes. Rinse under cold running water, then drain well and pat lightly with paper towels.
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In a large bowl, stir together the macaroni, pickles, cheese, tuna, mayonnaise and mustard. Season with a splash of pickle juice, salt and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Optional Additional Ingredients:
Diced carrots, diced cucumbers, chopped celery, finely minced white, yellow, or Vidalia onions, finely chopped green onions.
Optional Garnishes:
Hard-cooked egg slices, tomato wedges, lettuce leaf bed.
Optional Substitutions:
Salad Dressing such as Ranch or Thousand Island instead of mayonnaise, peas instead of pickles.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
491 | Calories |
18g | Fat |
55g | Carbs |
26g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 491 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 18g | 23% |
Saturated Fat 10g | 50% |
Cholesterol 55mg | 18% |
Sodium 1611mg | 70% |
Total Carbohydrate 55g | 20% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
Total Sugars 8g | |
Protein 26g | 53% |
Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
Calcium 21mg | 2% |
Iron 3mg | 14% |
Potassium 224mg | 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.