Macaroni Tuna Salad

Name: Macaroni Tuna Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni; 2 cups mayonnaise; 2 (5 ounce) cans white tuna, drained and flaked; 2 stalks celery, minced; 1 onion, minced; 1 pint grape tomatoes; 1 (5 ounce) jar pimento-stuffed green olives, drained; salt and pepper to taste

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This macaroni tuna salad is great on its own for lunch if you don't feel like cooking on those hot summer days. It's also a wonderful side for grilled food. I have perfected it—after making many different types of macaroni salad, this one is my favorite. Enjoy!

Submitted by Sally Rogers

Updated on January 22, 2025

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 45 mins

Servings:

10

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Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
2 cups mayonnaise, divided
2 (5 ounce) cans white tuna, drained and flaked
2 stalks celery, minced
1 onion, minced
1 pint grape tomatoes
1 (5 ounce) jar pimento-stuffed green olives, drained
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

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 well in a colander set in the sink; transfer to a bowl, and cool in the refrigerator.
Toss 1 cup mayonnaise, tuna, celery, and onion together in a large bowl until combined; stir in macaroni, remaining 1 cup mayonnaise, grape tomatoes, and olives. Season with salt and black pepper. Chill in refrigerator 1 hour.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

553	Calories
38g	Fat
40g	Carbs
14g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 553
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38g	48%
Saturated Fat 6g	29%
Cholesterol 24mg	8%
Sodium 578mg	25%
Total Carbohydrate 40g	15%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 14g	28%
Vitamin C 9mg	10%
Calcium 31mg	2%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 244mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Macaroni Tuna Salad

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