Tuna Macaroni Salad Deluxe
When the occasion calls for something special or just to treat your family make up a batch of my Tuna Macaroni Deluxe. This American Classic is guaranteed to bring smiles to your table .
Servings: 8
Calories: 318kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cavatappi pasta or your favorite pasta shape cooked al dente
- 12 ounces Tuna drained (2 cans)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup celery diced
- ¼ cup red onions diced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes cut in half
- 2 ounces cheddar cheese cut into small cubes approx. ¼ inch by ¼ inch
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- ½ cup green olives chopped or sliced
- ½ cup carrots shredded
- 1 tablespoon Italian parsley finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon sea salt more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper more to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni al dente, following the directions on the package.
- Mix together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and seasonings to make the dressing. Mix well and refrigerate until needed.
- Add the diced onions, diced celery, chopped olives, grape tomato halves, diced cheese, chopped olives, shredded carrots and parsley to the cooked macaroni. Mix together well.
- Drain the Blue Harbor Albacore Tuna, break up the pieces by hand or with a fork and add the tuna to the pasta salad. Mix throughout the salad.**I used two cans of tuna but if you want to add more of the delicious tuna to your pasta salad use three cans.
- Add the dressing to the tuna macaroni salad and mix together. Refrigerate the salad for 1-2 hours or overnight to let the flavors build.
- Top the Tuna Macaroni Salad with the crispy bacon bits and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 561mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1518IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 5mg