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
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
In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, relish, pickle juice, dijon mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- 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
Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.