Best 9 Tangy Tuna Macaroni Salad Recipes

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Tangy Tuna Macaroni Salad: A Refreshing Summer Treat

As the sun shines brightly and the weather warms, it's time to embrace the vibrant flavors of summer with a refreshing and flavorful dish: Tangy Tuna Macaroni Salad. This classic salad combines the goodness of tuna, tender macaroni, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing, creating a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Dive into the delightful world of Tangy Tuna Macaroni Salad and relish the perfect balance of tang, creaminess, and crunch. With its ease of preparation and versatility, this salad is a summertime staple that will be a hit at any gathering.

This article presents a collection of Tangy Tuna Macaroni Salad recipes, each offering a unique twist on this beloved dish. From the classic recipe with its mayonnaise-based dressing to lighter versions with yogurt or vinegar-based dressings, there's a recipe here to suit every palate. Discover the secrets of making the perfect macaroni salad, including tips for achieving the right balance of flavors and textures. Explore variations that incorporate different ingredients, such as hard-boiled eggs, chopped celery, or sweet pickle relish, and learn how to customize the salad to your liking. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, these recipes will guide you towards creating a Tangy Tuna Macaroni Salad that will be the star of your next summer gathering.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TANGY MACARONI TUNA SALAD



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Prep our Tangy Macaroni Tuna Salad in as little as 15 minutes and refrigerate. As an added bonus, our Tangy Macaroni Tuna Salad is a Healthy Living recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups (7 oz.) elbow macaroni, cooked, drained
1 can (5 oz.) tuna, drained, flaked
1 cup sliced celery
3/4 cup MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing
1/4 cup chopped green peppers
1/4 cup sliced green onions
2 Tbsp. chopped pimentos
1/8 tsp. each: salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients until well blended; cover.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 10 mg, Carbohydrate 0.8204 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

TANGY TUNA MACARONI SALAD



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A well-seasoned vinegar, mayonnaise and yogurt dressing perks up this chilled tuna and macaroni salad. Green peas, parsley and olives add color to the medley. -Ruth Peterson, Jenison, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup chopped celery
1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package direction; drain and rinse in cold water. In a serving bowl, combine the macaroni, celery, tuna, peas, parsley and olives. , In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; add to tuna mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 540mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TANGY TUNA SALAD



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This tuna salad gets its bright flavor from two good-for-you ingredients: Greek yogurt and shredded apple.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice
Salt and pepper
1 can (5 ounces) solid light tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
1 stalk celery, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1/2 Granny Smith apple, peeled and grated
Whole-wheat bread, red onion, cucumber, and alfalfa sprouts, for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, and lemon zest and juice; season with salt and pepper. Stir in tuna, celery, and apple. Serve with bread, onion, cucumber, and sprouts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

TUNA MACARONI SALAD



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"This jazzed-up tuna recipe came from a nutritionist I worked with at a prenatal clinic," writes Mary pat Eck from Cincinnati, Ohio. "It's so full of protein and flavor that we shared it with many of our clients."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup cooked small pasta shells
1 can (5 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped
1/2 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons pickle relish, drained
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard and salt; stir into tuna mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve on lettuce-lined plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 156mg cholesterol, Sodium 1259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

SOUTHERN TUNA MACARONI SALAD



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Creamy from eggs and mayonnaise, tangy and acidic from mustard, pickles and chow chow, with a nice crunch from celery and onion. The Cajun spice just rounds it out with a blend of spices, the pimentos add a pop of color and sweetness, and tuna complements and ties all the flavors together in this Southern macaroni salad. Could top with some parsley for added color! Put this in a tortilla or melt some cheese on toast and make an open-faced sandwich!

Provided by Ali Ramee

Categories     Pasta and Noodles     Pasta by Shape Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup diced red onion
1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup chopped pimento peppers
5 tablespoons dill pickle relish
2 tablespoons chow-chow (optional)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 ribs celery, diced
2 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
2 (6.5 ounce) jars tuna packed in oil

Steps:

  • Place diced onion in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Let sit for 5 minutes. Drain into a colander.
  • While onion soaks, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain into the same colander as red onion and run under cold water to stop cooking and cool to room temperature.
  • Place mayonnaise, pimentos, relish, chow-chow, mustard, Cajun seasoning, and salt in a large bowl and stir to combine. Add pasta, red onion, and celery and stir to combine. Gently fold in tuna and eggs to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 71.1 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 775.1 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

TANGY TUNA PASTA SALAD



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Crunchy veggies and water chestnuts add a tasty crunch to our Tangy Tuna Pasta Salad. It gets its tang from MIRACLE WHIP mixed with a bit of dill weed.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h25m

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing
1 tsp. dill weed
1/2 tsp. pepper
3 cups pasta (such as bow tie or macaroni), cooked, drained
2 cans (6 oz. each) white tuna in water, drained, flaked
1 can (8 oz.) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup sliced celery

Steps:

  • Mix dressing, dill and pepper in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 420 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 15 g

TANGY TUNA PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Tangy Tuna Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by seabeewife401

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (12 ounce) box rotini pasta, cooked
1 (6 ounce) can tuna
1 green pepper, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
10 black olives, sliced
10 green olives, sliced
3/4 cup Miracle Whip
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons sweet basil
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. I use Barilla Whole Wheat Rotini.
  • While the pasta is cooking, chop pepper, tomatoes, celery and olives and place in a bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, combine miracle whip, ranch dressing, lemon juice, garlic and herbs and mix until blended. *Add more or less spices to taste.
  • Once pasta is cooked, drain and put in a large bowl. Add vegetables, tuna and Miracle Whip mixture to pasta.
  • Mix until well blended. Refrigerate until cool.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.9, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 19.3, Sodium 471.3, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5.3, Protein 11.4

TANGY TUNA MACARONI SALAD



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Make and share this Tangy Tuna Macaroni Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Audrey M

Categories     Tuna

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked,drained (7 oz.)
1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained,flaked
1 cup sliced celery
3/4 cup Miracle Whip light
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup sliced green onion
2 tablespoons chopped pimiento
salt
black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package; drain.
  • Mix macaroni, tuna, celery, dressing, green pepper, onions and pimiento.
  • Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  • Refrigerate several hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.5, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 14.3, Sodium 247.3, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.3, Protein 8.7

TANGY MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD



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This is a great appetizer that goes well with unsalted crackers or toasted bread rounds. Adjust flavor to taste!

Provided by Jerry

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup whole, pitted kalamata olives
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon capers, drained
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (5 ounce) can water-packed tuna, drained
½ one lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Combine the olives, garlic and capers in an electric food processor, and process to form a paste. With the motor still running, slowly add the olive oil through the feed tube and blend thoroughly. Then add the tuna and lemon juice, and continue processing until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 4.7 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 315.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality tuna for the best flavor. Solid white albacore tuna is a popular choice.
  • Use a variety of vegetables to add color, texture, and nutrients to the salad. Some good options include celery, onion, cucumber, bell pepper, and carrot.
  • Use a flavorful dressing to tie all the ingredients together. Mayonnaise is a classic choice, but you can also use Greek yogurt, sour cream, or a vinaigrette.
  • Season the salad to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. Some good options include dill, parsley, chives, and tarragon.
  • Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

Tangy tuna macaroni salad is a classic summer dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its combination of tuna, macaroni, vegetables, and a tangy dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or picnic.

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