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Description
A comforting Southern Style Tuna Macaroni Salad that brings people together, perfect for barbecues or potlucks.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 can tuna, drained and flaked
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Paprika, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
- Combine the cooled macaroni, flaked tuna, chopped celery, diced onion, and sweet pickle relish in a large bowl.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Mix the dressing over the pasta mixture, stirring gently to coat evenly.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Garnish with paprika before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider substituting Greek yogurt for mayonnaise and using whole wheat or gluten-free pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
