COOL AS A CUCUMBER TUNA MACARONI SALAD
Great picnic salad or serve over a bed of greens for a cool lunch. Prep time includes time to let the cucumbers sit in salt.
Provided by Parsley
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sprinkle the diced cucumber with the 1/2 tsp of salt and let sit in a collander over a bowl for about 20 minutes to draw out the liquid. Shake off any extra liquid.
- Meanwhile, cook the macaroni according to the package. Drain and rinse with icy cold water. Drain well.
- Place the cooked, cooled macaroni in a large bowl.
- Add the halved tomatoes, onion, tuna, dill, pepper and then the cucumbers that have been sitting in the salt.
- Gently mix together.
- Stir in the sour cream, mayonnaise, and milk. Mix everything well.
- Chill for at least 2 hours.
- Taste and add more salt if needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 17.3, Sodium 392, Carbohydrate 28.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3, Protein 9.4
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Anthony Sid
[email protected]I'm always looking for new tuna salad recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so flavorful and refreshing.
Jane Smith
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They'll love the crunchy cucumbers and the sweet dressing.
Ronnie Mason
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my guests.
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[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also a great dish to take to potlucks or picnics.
Manos Roy
[email protected]This is the best tuna macaroni salad I've ever had. The cucumbers add a great crunch, and the dressing is perfect.
Sultan Pathan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tuna salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and refreshing.
Angus Solomons
[email protected]I made this salad for a picnic, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Pashto Story
[email protected]This salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and it's packed with flavor.
Md Abdul Jolil
[email protected]I've been making this salad for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so simple to make, and it's always delicious.
Meme Family
[email protected]This salad was incredibly easy to make, and it was a huge hit with my family! I loved the addition of the cucumbers, which gave it a refreshing twist. I will definitely be making this again!