Loaded Tuna Macaroni Salad Recipe

Name: Loaded Tuna Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 -16 oz. box of pasta, spiral or bowtie; 1 medium purple onion; 1/2 each of red, yellow, & orange bell peppers; 2 can of solid white tuna drained; 2 tbsp Hellmans mayo (or more or less to your liking); 2 tsp sweet pickle relish; 1 small splash of vinegar; 1 tiny squirt of yellow mustard; 3 boiled eggs; 1 original Mrs. Dash; 1 garlic salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 sprinkle of parsley flakes

Servings: persons

1 -16 oz. box of pasta, spiral or bowtie
1 medium purple onion
1/2 each of red, yellow, & orange bell peppers
2 can of solid white tuna drained
2 tbsp Hellmans mayo (or more or less to your liking)
2 tsp sweet pickle relish
1 small splash of vinegar
1 tiny squirt of yellow mustard
3 boiled eggs
1 original Mrs. Dash
1 garlic salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 sprinkle of parsley flakes

1
Boil the pasta, drain water and shock pasta with cold water to stop cooking.
2
Place cooked pasta in a separate mixing bowl.
3
Chop the bell peppers and onion, add to the pasta.
4
Add mayo, vinegar, mustard, Mrs Dash, garlic salt and pepper and parsley flakes to the pasta as well.
5
Open and drain the 2 cans of tuna.
6
Flake the tuna with a fork, then add to pasta.
7
Peel and slice the boiled eggs, add to pasta.
8
Now that everything is put together in the mixing bowl, toss well until everything is coated nicely and salad looks creamy.
9
Serve and eat right away, or chill in refrigerator until ready to eat.

480

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 -16 oz. box of pasta, spiral or bowtie, 1 medium purple onion, 1/2 each of red, yellow, & orange bell peppers, 2 can of solid white tuna drained, and more.

Yes, Loaded 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Loaded Tuna Macaroni Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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