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Healthy Macaroni Salad with Tuna

Healthy macaroni salad with tuna is a healthy twist on a classic favorite made with healthier ingredients
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

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Keyword: healthy macaroni salad with tuna
Servings: 6
Calories: 262kcal
Author: Anne
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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup bell pepper red, or green diced
  • 2 1/2 cups cooked pasta elbows or small shells
  • 3/4 cup celery diced
  • 1/2 cup carrots diced
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1 can tuna
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 Tablespoon mustard
  • 1 Teaspoon coconut sugar or honey
  • 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
  • While the pasta is cooking, cut up the vegetables and place them in a large bowl.
  • Combine the dressing ingredients (mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, mustard, sugar and vinegar),
  • Drain the tuna and place it in the same bowl as the vegetables.
  • Drain the cooked pasta and rinse it under cold water and set it aside to cool.
  • Once the pasta is at room temperature add it to the bowl with the tuna and vegetables.
  • Add half of the dressing and store the salad in the refrigerator until 10 to 15 minutes  before serving. Stir in the remaining dressing.

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Notes

Store macaroni salad in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
 
Recipe Variations
  • Leave out the tuna for a classic vegetarian macaroni salad
  • Substitute 1/4 pound shredded chicken for the tuna
  • Add 1/2 cup peas, chopped boiled eggs, or olives to the salad
See the article above for tips, substitutions and more.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 234mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2453IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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