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Classic Tuna Macaroni Salad

Name: Classic Tuna Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 racions
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 350 g elbow macaroni; 100 g celery diced; 75 g sharp cheddar cheese diced into small cubes; 1 cs yellow onion finely minced; 140 g canned tuna in water or oil, drained and flaked; 60 g green bell pepper diced; 180 ml mayonnaise; 60 ml apple cider vinegar; 60 ml water; 1 ct salt; 0,5 ct black pepper freshly ground

A comforting and classic American side dish featuring tender elbow macaroni, flaky tuna, and crisp vegetables in a creamy, tangy dressing. This simple salad is easy to assemble and perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick lunch.

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Temps total: 55 min
Racions: 6
Dificultat: Fàcil
Per ració: 510 kcal

Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir api, ous, peix, gluten, llet i mostassa. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.

Preparació prèvia

Llista d’ingredients

350 gelbow macaroni
100 gcelery, diced
75 gsharp cheddar cheese, diced into small cubes
1 csyellow onion, finely minced
140 gcanned tuna, in water or oil, drained and flaked
60 ggreen bell pepper, diced

dressing

180 mlmayonnaise
60 mlapple cider vinegar
60 mlwater
1 ctsalt
0,5 ctblack pepper, freshly ground

Estris

large pot · spatula · colander · cutting board · knife · whisk · small bowl · large mixing bowl

Elaboració

Pas a pas

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
Uns 5 min
2
Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes.
Uns 10 min
Nota de cuina: Cooking the pasta al dente prevents it from becoming mushy in the finished salad.
3
Drain the macaroni in a colander and rinse thoroughly under cold running water to cool it down completely.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: Rinsing stops the cooking process and removes excess starch, keeping the salad from getting gummy.
4
Shake the colander well to remove all excess water, then set aside.
Uns 1 min
5
While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables and cheese as described in the ingredient list.
6
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, water, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: Making the dressing separately ensures it's smooth and evenly seasoned before you add it to the salad.
7
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled macaroni, diced celery, cheddar cheese, minced onion, flaked tuna, and diced green bell pepper.
Uns 3 min
8
Pour the prepared dressing over the macaroni mixture.
Uns 1 min
9
Gently fold all the ingredients together with a spatula until everything is evenly coated.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Be gentle to avoid breaking up the pasta and tuna too much.
10
Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Uns 30 min
Nota de cuina: Chilling allows the flavors to meld together for a tastier salad. It's even better after a few hours.

Per ració

Nutrició

64%Puntuació

Calories: 509,8kcal
Proteïnes: 17,4g
Hidrats de carboni: 46,2g
Greixos: 28g
Fibra: 1,8g
Sucre: 3,5g

Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.

Conservació

Com conservar-ho

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Com reescalfar-ho

This salad is best served cold.