In the culinary world, tuna macaroni salad often takes center stage as a refreshing and delightful dish, perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, and casual gatherings. While traditional recipes abound, there's a unique twist that adds an unexpected layer of flavor and freshness—the "cool as a cucumber" variation. This recipe incorporates crisp cucumber, adding a refreshing crunch and a boost of hydration to the classic combination of tuna, macaroni, and mayonnaise. The result is a salad that's not only satisfying but also incredibly refreshing, making it an ideal choice for those hot summer days when you crave something light and flavorful.
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SIMPLE TUNA MACARONI SALAD
Steps:
- Cover bowl and chill until serving time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 646 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 22 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
TUNA-MACARONI SALAD
Perfect for a simple summer supper or as a main-dish potluck contribution, this tuna noodle salad is a comfort food classic that comes together in just 20 minutes. Serve it on a bed of lettuce or other cool, crisp greens, and pair it with some crusty bread for a satisfying and refreshing entrée.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook macaroni as directed on package, adding peas for last 4 to 6 minutes of cooking; rinse with cold water and drain.
- In large bowl, mix macaroni, peas and remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (about 1 cup), Sodium 650 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
THE BEST MACARONI SALAD YOU WILL EVER HAVE!!
This macaroni salad has been in my family for generations. and I have never had anyone say they don't love it! I have friends who constantly ask me for the recipe, yet I have never given it out....until now. This salad is the BEST macaroni salad in the world, you just gotta try it to believe me! Please rate if you like it! I love to serve this with hamburgers or bratwurst on a summer day! This goes very well at any party and even at Thanksgiving!
Provided by nyghtspydr
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool completely; drain.
- Mix macaroni, tuna, eggs, tomatoes, onion, and cucumber in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk salad dressing and milk together in a separate bowl until smooth. Beat sugar, mustard, pepper, and salt into the dressing mixture; pour over the macaroni mixture and stir to coat.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 115.9 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 761.6 mg, Sugar 13.3 g
COOL-AS-A-CUCUMBER SALAD
The lightly sweet blend of ingredients adds a refreshing touch to sliced cukes right out of the garden.-Joleen Jackson, Zumbrota, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add cucumbers; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
COOL AS A CUCUMBER TUNA MACARONI SALAD
Great picnic salad or serve over a bed of greens for a cool lunch. Prep time includes time to let the cucumbers sit in salt.
Provided by Parsley
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sprinkle the diced cucumber with the 1/2 tsp of salt and let sit in a collander over a bowl for about 20 minutes to draw out the liquid. Shake off any extra liquid.
- Meanwhile, cook the macaroni according to the package. Drain and rinse with icy cold water. Drain well.
- Place the cooked, cooled macaroni in a large bowl.
- Add the halved tomatoes, onion, tuna, dill, pepper and then the cucumbers that have been sitting in the salt.
- Gently mix together.
- Stir in the sour cream, mayonnaise, and milk. Mix everything well.
- Chill for at least 2 hours.
- Taste and add more salt if needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 17.3, Sodium 392, Carbohydrate 28.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3, Protein 9.4
TUNA-CUCUMBER-PASTA SALAD
Here is a tuna-cucumber-pasta recipe that delivers amazing fresh flavors and has always been a favorite whenever it has been served. Guaranteed to be the WOW factor of your meal. This recipe and some of my other favorites are on: dougsdinners.blogspot.com
Provided by dhoag3423
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare macaroni or pasta as directed on package. Combine mayonnaise, Italian dressing, mustard, and dill. Add pasta to dressing and mix well. Place vegetables and tuna in salad bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add pasta and dressing mixture and toss all ingredients gently. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours before serving.
- NOTES: Good Seasons Italian salad dressing makes an easy, wonderful marinade for chicken on the grill. Place chicken pieces in Ziploc bag with ½ cup salad dressing for at least one hour. Be careful, remembering that the dressing is made with salad oil and will flare up at first as the oil ignites. It can also be used dry as a rub.
- Good Seasons salad dressing is becoming harder to find as Kraft Foods moves toward higher end premium dressings.
TUNA-MACARONI SALAD
You pretty much already have everything you need to make this side dish, a great accompaniment to fried or grilled proteins. Some people love raw onion and celery, but you can leave them out or keep them in as you like. Make sure you use tuna packed in water. (Tuna in olive oil will make the salad too oily.) It's best chilled - don't serve it at room temperature - its creamy unctuousness balances out the heat (from spice or from cooking) of whatever it's paired with.
Provided by Millie Peartree
Categories pastas, salads and dressings, seafood, main course, side dish
Time 3h15m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil, and cook the macaroni according to package instructions, until slightly pasta al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water until the pasta is cool and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, tuna, eggs, mayonnaise, relish, mustard, onion powder, pepper and 1 teaspoon salt. Add chopped celery and onion, if using, and toss gently with a spoon to combine.
- Taste and adjust salt and mayonnaise as needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, and up to overnight. Sprinkle with paprika for garnish before serving cold.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe cucumbers. English cucumbers are a good choice because they have a mild flavor and few seeds.
- If you don't have time to chill the tuna macaroni salad for 30 minutes, you can serve it immediately. However, the flavors will be more developed if you chill it for a while.
- To make the salad ahead of time, cook the macaroni and tuna and let them cool completely. Then, combine all of the ingredients except the mayonnaise and celery. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When you're ready to serve, stir in the mayonnaise and celery.
- Garnish the salad with fresh dill or parsley for a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
This tuna macaroni salad is a refreshing and delicious side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It's also a great way to use up leftover tuna. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a light and flavorful side dish, give this tuna macaroni salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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