Classic Tuna Macaroni Salad
Classic creamy tuna macaroni salad with hard boiled egg and mayonnaise. Simple, comforting and so easy to make with ingredients on hand.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 500kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dry macaroni pasta
- 1 can albacore solid white tuna in water 7 oz
- 2 ribs celery, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons sweet onion, finely chopped
- 2 hard boiled eggs, chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon celery salt
- Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cool water to stop the cooking process. Let drain well once cooled down.
- In large mixing bowl, add drained and flaked tuna, chopped celery, chopped onion and chopped hard boiled egg.
- Add the cooked macaroni, mayonnaise and celery salt.
- Mix until well combined. Taste for seasonings, add salt and pepper and more celery salt, if needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
- To mellow the bite of raw onion, soak onion in water for about 20 minutes, then drain and add to salad.
- You can use more or less mayonnaise for your desired consistency.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator.
- To loosen up leftovers, mix in a little water and stir until creamy.
Nutrition
Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 682mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 247IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg