Feel free to add more mayonnaise or mix up extra dressing to add right before serving. FAQsīoth the tuna and the pasta will absorb the dressing as the salad chills in the refrigerator. A caesar salad would be another great pairing or maybe an easy fruit salad. You could also lighten it up with a salad like this kale salad. In fact, it’s just one amazing way you can turn a can of tuna into a meal.īut if you want to pair it with something for the perfect summer dinner, then I think this slow cooker pulled pork would go great with it. This tuna macaroni salad can be eaten of course on its own. Once the noodles are drained and cooled, add them to the salad bowl along with the drained and flaked tuna, the chopped peppers, and the frozen peas. To save on dishes, assemble the dressing in the serving bowl.Īdd the mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill weed, and black pepper to the bowl. While the pasta cooks, prepare the dressing. Rinse the noodles with cool water and drain them well. Add the macaroni or other pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, just until al dente, according to package directions. Cook the pasta.īring a pot of salted water to boil on the stovetop. The dressing is a fun template for experimenting. Add in chopped fresh herbs instead of dried dill if you like. For example, you can use lime juice or a favorite vinegar instead of lemon juice. Feel free to change the herbs and seasoning to your preferences and what you have on hand. Homemade dressing – The dressing is a simple creamy mixture of mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, and black pepper. You can use another color bell pepper or feel free to add other crispy vegetables, such as shredded carrot or chopped green or sweet onion. Be sure to make Creamy Ham Pasta with Peas & Tomatoes if you love peas.Ĭhopped red pepper – The crispy sweet red bell pepper bits add nice contrast to the other salad elements. You can also use fresh or canned peas, well drained. Green peas – Frozen peas add the best texture you don’t even need to thaw them. You can even sub in leftover cooked fish of other varieties. Tuna – I use canned albacore, but you can use whatever tuna you prefer, provided it’s canned or cooked. Cook it just until al dente as the pasta will soften in the dressing.
Macaroni or other pasta – You can use whatever kind of short pasta you like: macaroni, shells, conchiglie, or even rigatoni or penne. What goes in tuna macaroni salad? Just a few, simple ingredients. They add just the right contrast to the crunchy peppers, flaky tuna, and creamy pasta.
It tastes delicious! Even my husband who won’t eat peas in most other foods, loves this salad. Got half an hour? That’s all you’ll need to cook some noodles and stir up the easy homemade dressing. With just a handful of ingredient, many that are likely grocery staples, you’ll have the fixings for a hearty meal that’s uber-easy to prep. You’ll love the crunch of the sweet pepper and the soft bite of the noodles combined with creamy dressing and the meaty fish. With hearty macaroni, a tangy lemon dressing, and loads of sweet peas, red bell peppers, and flaky tuna, this Tuna Macaroni Salad just may be your new best friend.
If you’re looking for something cool, easy, and very make-ahead, then look no further.
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