Classic American Tuna Macaroni Salad
Make Classic American Tuna Macaroni Salad, an American dinner recipe with elbow macaroni, canned tuna in water, drained, celery stalk. It has about 25 min, about 410 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Classic American Tuna Macaroni Salad is an American dinner recipe that takes about 25 min, makes 4 servings, has about 410 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonClassic American Tuna Macaroni Salad ingredients
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna in water, drained
- 2 large celery stalk
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp sweet relish
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
How to make Classic American Tuna Macaroni Salad
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente, about 7-9 minutes. Drain the pasta thoroughly and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it quickly. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
- While the pasta cooks and cools, drain the canned tuna thoroughly, pressing out any excess liquid to prevent a watery salad. Flake the tuna into the large mixing bowl with the pasta.
- Finely dice the celery stalks and the quarter cup of red onion. Add the diced vegetables to the bowl with the flaked tuna and pasta.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, and 2 tablespoons sweet relish until smooth and well combined.
- Season the dressing with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or adjust to your personal taste preference.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the ingredients in the large mixing bowl (pasta, tuna, and vegetables).
- Gently fold all ingredients together with a spatula or large spoon until everything is evenly coated with the creamy dressing. If you are using them, chop the 2 hard-boiled eggs and gently fold them into the salad now.
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and for the salad to chill thoroughly. For best flavor development, chill for 1-2 hours before serving.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed just before serving cold. This salad can be made up to 1 day in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Classic American Tuna Macaroni Salad FAQ
How do I make Classic American Tuna Macaroni Salad?
Make Classic American Tuna Macaroni Salad by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Classic American Tuna Macaroni Salad?
The main ingredients include elbow macaroni, canned tuna in water, drained, celery stalk, red onion, mayonnaise. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Classic American Tuna Macaroni Salad take?
This recipe takes about 25 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Classic American Tuna Macaroni Salad?
Recipe Genius estimates about 410 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.