Cool As A Cucumber Tuna Macaroni Salad Recipe

Name: Cool As A Cucumber Tuna Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cucumber, peeled seeded and diced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked; 1 cup grape tomatoes, each cut in half; 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 1 (6 ounce) can albacore tuna, drained and flaked; 3/4 teaspoon dill weed; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup light sour cream; 3/4 - 1 cup mayonnaise, use any amount to taste; 1 tablespoon low-fat milk; salt, if needed to taste

Servings: persons

1 cucumber, peeled seeded and diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 cup grape tomatoes, each cut in half
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 (6 ounce) can albacore tuna, drained and flaked
3/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup light sour cream
3/4 - 1 cup mayonnaise, use any amount to taste
1 tablespoon low-fat milk
salt, if needed to taste

1
Sprinkle the diced cucumber with the 1/2 tsp of salt and let sit in a collander over a bowl for about 20 minutes to draw out the liquid. Shake off any extra liquid.
2
Meanwhile, cook the macaroni according to the package. Drain and rinse with icy cold water. Drain well.
3
Place the cooked, cooled macaroni in a large bowl.
4
Add the halved tomatoes, onion, tuna, dill, pepper and then the cucumbers that have been sitting in the salt.
5
Gently mix together.
6
Stir in the sour cream, mayonnaise, and milk. Mix everything well.
7
Chill for at least 2 hours.
8
Taste and add more salt if needed.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cucumber, peeled seeded and diced, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked, 1 cup grape tomatoes, each cut in half, and more.

Yes, Cool As A Cucumber Tuna Macaroni Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cool As A Cucumber Tuna Macaroni Salad

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