Classic Tuna Macaroni Salad
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.
En original oppskrift av Forkin
- Total tid
- 55 min
- Porsjoner
- 6
- Vanskelighetsgrad
- Enkel
- Per porsjon
- 510 kcal
Allergeninformasjon: kan inneholde selleri, egg, fisk, gluten, melk og sennep. Kontroller alltid ingredienspakningen hvis du har en allergi.
Forberedelser
Ingredienser
Ingredienser
- 350 gelbow macaroni
- 100 gcelery, diced
- 75 gsharp cheddar cheese, diced into small cubes
- 1 ssyellow 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 tssalt
- 0,5 tsblack pepper, freshly ground
Utstyr
large pot · spatula · colander · cutting board · knife · whisk · small bowl · large mixing bowl
Fremgangsmåte
Trinn for trinn
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
Omtrent 5 min
- 2
Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes.
Omtrent 10 min
Kokkens tips: 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.
Omtrent 2 min
Kokkens tips: 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.
Omtrent 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.
Omtrent 2 min
Kokkens tips: 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.
Omtrent 3 min
- 8
Pour the prepared dressing over the macaroni mixture.
Omtrent 1 min
- 9
Gently fold all the ingredients together with a spatula until everything is evenly coated.
Omtrent 1 min
Kokkens tips: 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.
Omtrent 30 min
Kokkens tips: Chilling allows the flavors to meld together for a tastier salad. It's even better after a few hours.
Per porsjon
Næringsinnhold
- Kalorier
- 509,8kcal
- Protein
- 17,4g
- Karbohydrater
- 46,2g
- Fett
- 28g
- Fiber
- 1,8g
- Sukker
- 3,5g
Beregnet ut fra ingrediensmengdene i oppskriften. Verdiene kan variere med merkevarer og erstatninger.
Hold den god
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
This salad is best served cold.
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