Tuna and Macaroni Salad

This tuna and macaroni salad is a family favorite throughout the year. I like to make this the night before, refrigerate, and let the flavors blend together. Serve over lettuce or as a side dish.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 420 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ½ cup chopped green onions
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, or more to taste
• ⅓ cup chopped fresh dill
• ¼ cup grated carrot
• 1 (12 ounce) package bow-tie pasta
• 2 (6 ounce) cans flaked tuna, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until almost tender, about 10 minutes. Add peas and continue cooking for 2 minutes. Drain pasta and peas and chill quickly by rinsing with cold water.

Step 2

Transfer pasta and peas to a large bowl. Mix in tuna, celery, green onion, dill, and carrot until well blended.

Step 3

Mix mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Blend into macaroni mixture.