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Cold Tuna & Macaroni Salad

This refreshing macaroni salad is packed with tuna, mayonnaise, olives, and cherry tomatoes. A delightful side or a meal on its own.

Recipe Info

Prep time
Prep Time
55 min
Difficulty
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
Servings
2

Nutrition

calories553kcal
carbohydrates40g
fat38g
protein14g

Ingredients

16 oz elbow macaroni
2 cups mayonnaise
5 oz white tuna (2 cans drained and flaked)
2 celery stalks (minced)
1 onion (minced)
1 pint grape tomatoes
5 oz pimento-stuffed green olives (drained)

Directions

1

Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook elbow macaroni, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm, roughly 8 mins. Drain well, then chill in the fridge.

2

Combine 1 cup mayonnaise, tuna, celery, and onion in a bowl. Mix in macaroni, remaining mayonnaise, tomatoes, and olives. Season with salt and pepper.

3

Refrigerate for 1 hour to let flavors meld.