Yield: 8 servings
Macaroni Salad
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Chill Time
1 hour
Total Time
1 hour 35 minutes
Just in time for summer picnics and barbecues, Macaroni Salad is simply delicious! With a pickle brine dressing and tuna, this salad makes a perfect light lunch or cold side dish.
Ingredients
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 roma tomatoes, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 dill pickle spears, diced
- ½ green pepper, diced
- 2 cans tuna in water, drained
- 2 hard boiled eggs, diced
For the dressing
- 1 ½ cups mayonnaise
- ¼ cup pickle juice
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- cracked black pepper, optional
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water. Place in a large bowl.
- Add tomatoes, celery, pickles, green pepper, tuna, and eggs to pasta.
- In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, pickle juice, and salt. Pour over pasta and veggies. Mix until everything is combined.
- Chill for at least one hour. Serve with a few cranks of fresh cracked black pepper. ENJOY.
Notes
- Can be made with or without the tuna!
- If you like it creamier, add more pickle juice and mayo.
- Swap out the mayonnaise for miracle whip for a zippier flavor, like my mom always made!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 414Total Fat: 34gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 812mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 14g
*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.