Description
A nutritious and filling salad featuring elbow macaroni and tuna, perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 can (12 oz) tuna, drained
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and cool to avoid overcooking.
- Combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, celery, bell pepper, red onion, and lemon juice in a large bowl; mix well.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the bowl and mix thoroughly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir to balance the flavors.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure macaroni is cooked al dente to prevent mushiness. Adjust mayonnaise for creaminess as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg