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
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Ranjita Ray
[email protected]This salad turned out perfectly. The macaroni was cooked al dente, the tuna was flaky, and the vegetables were crisp. The dressing was creamy and flavorful, and it all came together perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Salman Khokhar
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck last weekend, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I even had people asking me for the recipe. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
happiness sibanda
[email protected]This is the best tuna macaroni salad I've ever had. It's so flavorful and delicious. I love the addition of the cucumbers and red onion. They add a nice crunch and freshness. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Koketso Sefake
[email protected]This salad is amazing! It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are perfect together. I will definitely be making this again.
Ali Noman
[email protected]I've made this tuna macaroni salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so refreshing and flavorful, and it's perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. I love that it's so easy to make, too. I just boil the macaroni, flake the tuna, and mix e