Tuna Macaroni Salad

Tuna Macaroni Salad

from spendwithpennies.com
95 min
12 servings

Tuna macaroni salad is a quick and creamy salad perfect as a side or meal!

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni (or small pasta)
  • 2 cans tuna (5 oz each, drained)
  • ¾ cup diced celery
  • ½ cup diced sweet pickles
  • ½ cup diced dill pickles
  • ⅓ cup diced red bell pepper (optional)
  • ¼ cup minced white onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed)
  • ¾ cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sweet relish
  • 2 tablespoons pickle juice (sweet or dill)
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar (or lemon juice)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • salt & pepper (to taste)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot, cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Rinse under cold water to stop the pasta cooking and drain well.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, relish, pickle juice, dijon mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.

  3. 3

    To a large bowl, add cold pasta, tuna, celery, sweet pickles, dill pickles, red pepper, onion and dill. Top with dressing and gently toss to combine.

  4. 4

    Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.