TUNA MACARONI SALAD

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A top tip for this Tuna Macaroni Salad, soaking raw onions in cold water for 15 minutes helps mellow their flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
8 ounces elbow macaroni pasta
1/2 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1/2 cup)
2 ribs celery, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1 cup), plus 1/4 cup celery heart leaves
1/2 jalapeno, seeded if desired, and finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
1 (5-ounce) can solid tuna in water, drained and flaked
6 tablespoons mayonnaise, preferably Hellmann's
1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons dill relish
1 teaspoon grainy mustard

Steps:

  • In a pot of boiling, salted water, cook pasta until al dente, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain, then transfer to large bowl to cool slightly.
  • While pasta cools, soak onion in cold water. Drain, then stir into pasta along with celery, celery leaves, jalapeno and tuna. Whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice, relish and mustard. Toss with pasta mixture and season to taste. Refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes and up to 8 hours.

Iranzi Mireille
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I made this salad for a picnic last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It's so light and refreshing, and it's perfect for a summer gathering.


Samiul Sami
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This salad is so good! I love the combination of tuna, macaroni, celery, and onion. The dill and lemon juice add a nice touch of flavor.


Nyamwaya Nimrod
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Twinobwesigye Lamech
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also a great option for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. I love that it's so versatile - you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Alicia Garcia
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I made this salad for a picnic last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It's so light and refreshing, and it's perfect for a summer gathering.


Tumushabe Abes
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This salad is so good! I love the combination of tuna, macaroni, celery, and onion. The dill and lemon juice add a nice touch of flavor. I also appreciate that it's a no-cook recipe, so it's super easy to make.


tobias gumbo
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures. I also appreciate that it's a make-ahead salad, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Keisha Foster
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also a great option for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. I love that it's so versatile - you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I also appreciate that it's a healthy and affordab


Georgz
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I'm always looking for new and easy tuna salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill! It's so simple to make, and the results are delicious. The combination of tuna, macaroni, celery, and onion is classic, but the addition of dill and lemon


Riyan Baig
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This tuna macaroni salad is the perfect summer side dish! It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I love that it's made with simple, everyday ingredients that I always have on hand. I also appreciate that it's a no-cook recipe, so it's super


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