Cold Tuna Macaroni Salad

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 1

Quick and easy Cold Tuna Macaroni Salad recipe

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

324

Sugar

Fat

12g

This Cold Tuna Macaroni Salad is a quick and easy meal option that is perfect for busy weekdays. The salad is packed with flavor and can be made in less than 30 minutes using simple ingredients like macaroni, canned tuna, tomatoes, and celery. The salad is then tossed with a creamy and tangy dressing made with light mayonnaise, Italian-style salad dressing, white sugar, and ground black pepper. The end result is a refreshing and delicious meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. This recipe is also customizable, and you can add some grated cheese or chopped onions to the salad for some extra flavor.

Instructions

1.	Cook macaroni according to the instructions on the package, then rinse with cold water and drain.
2.	In a large bowl, mix together the macaroni, diced tomatoes, chopped celery, and canned tuna.
3.	In another bowl, whisk together the light mayonnaise, Italian-style salad dressing, white sugar, and ground black pepper until well combined.
4.	Pour the dressing over the macaroni and toss until everything is evenly coated.
5.	Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy!

PROS

This Cold Tuna Macaroni Salad is a quick and easy recipe that can be made in less than 30 minutes.

It’s a healthy and delicious meal option that is perfect for lunch or dinner.

The salad is packed with protein from the tuna and carbohydrates from the macaroni.

CONS

Some people might not like the taste of canned tuna, which is the main ingredient in this recipe.

Also, the salad should be consumed within a day or two of preparation as it is not a good idea to keep it in the fridge for too long.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Cold Tuna Macaroni Salad is a healthy and nutritious meal option as it contains a good amount of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates.
The tuna used in this recipe is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for heart health and brain function.
Tomatoes are high in lycopene, which has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease and some types of cancer.

	1 package macaroni
	3 tomatoes - peeled , seeded and diced
	3 stalks celery , chopped
	1 can tuna
	1 1/2 cups light mayonnaise
	1 tablespoon Italian-style salad dressing
	1 tablespoon white sugar
	1 pinch ground black pepper