Tuna-Macaroni Salad Recipe

Name: Tuna-Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt and pepper; 1 pound elbow macaroni; 3 ribs celery, finely chopped; 1/2 cup finely diced red onion; 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 1 carrot, grated; 1 12-oz. can tuna in water, drained; 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. reduced-fat mayonnaise; 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt; 1 tablespoon plus 1 tsp. cider vinegar

Servings: persons

Salt and pepper
1 pound elbow macaroni
3 ribs celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely diced red onion
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1 carrot, grated
1 12-oz. can tuna in water, drained
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon plus 1 tsp. cider vinegar

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain again.
2
While pasta is cooking, combine celery, onion, parsley, carrot and tuna in a large bowl. Add cooled macaroni and toss to combine. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, yogurt and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and whisk. Pour over pasta and toss until well coated. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
3
Add veggies: Toss in chopped artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers.
4
Trade pastas: You can use any short pasta shape in this recipe.
5
This recipe also appeared in the May 2010 issue.

288

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt and pepper, 1 pound elbow macaroni, 3 ribs celery, finely chopped, 1/2 cup finely diced red onion, and more.

Yes, 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.

Tuna-Macaroni Salad

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