Garden Tuna Macaroni Salad Recipe

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“I knew this recipe was a hit the first time I served it at a barbecue and got wonderful compliments,” recalls Scarlett Hilton in Sabina, Ohio. “I even got a phone call afterward suggesting that I open a restaurant!” We have to agree this cool, creamy and crunchy salad really is delicious.

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Garden Tuna Macaroni Salad Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
  • 2/3 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
  • 2/3 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/4 cup diced radishes
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Hidden Valley® Ranch
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  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper

Directions

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the tuna, vegetables and parsley. Drain macaroni and rinse in cold water; add to tuna mixture.
  • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ranch dressing, Parmesan cheese and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 453 calories, 35 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 24 mg cholesterol, 487 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 13 g protein.

Originally published as Garden Tuna Macaroni Salad in Simple & Delicious May/June 2007, p51

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2012 by E Hume

I didn't have radishes, and did not use all that pepper, but other than that I made it as the recipe states. I am glad I didn't add more pepper because the onions gave it enough of a bite. I wonder if there is a misprint in the recipe. I certainly wouldn't use more than 1/2 - 3/4 of a tsp. The flavor was delicious and the vegetables complemented the tuna. Good recipe!

Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2012 by Mrs_T

I made this to take to a potluck on Sunday and it went over very well. I also left out the radishes. The only other change I made was to use gluten free elbow macaroni (the brown rice kind). We thought this salad was delicious!

Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2011 by vamom1

I put in 3.25 cups uncooked macaroni, use canned salmon and 1 cup of each chopped celery, chopped pepper and shredded carrots. I also leave out radishes and reduce pepper to 1/2 tsp. All other ingredients as same in recipe. I make it several times in the summer.

 
 

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