Peas ISSA NO! No peas in my tuna macaroni salad, it is just not my thing. This tuna pasta salad always gets praised, and most people really don’t realize how effortless, and cheap my tuna macaroni salad is to make.įirst, and foremost, I make my southern tuna macaroni salad without peas. One of my favorite side dishes to make for potlucks is my southern tuna macaroni salad. You know, when everyone and their mama is having a potluck for no specific reason, just to eat! I personally love going to potlucks, because it gets me out of the house, and gives me the opportunity to socialize, and of course EAT!! Southern Style Tuna Macaroni Salad: The Perfect Potluck Dish! Hey y’all! It’s officially potluck season. This southern tuna macaroni salad is the perfect side dish for any occasion! If you run out of dressing, you can also freshen up the salad by adding a teaspoon or two of mayo or Greek yogurt along with a splash of lemon juice.Tuna pasta salad made with lots of tuna fish, shell pasta, celery, onions, and spices. Macaroni Salad add-ins - Try adding in any combination of these thawed frozen peas, chopped hard-boiled egg, pickle relish or chopped pickles. Gluten-Free Macaroni Salad - Replace traditional wheat pasta with gluten-free pasta. Vegan Macaroni Salad - For a vegan and dairy-free version, replace the mayonnaise with vegan mayonnaise, the Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt, and the honey with maple syrup. Vegetarian Macaroni Salad - leave out the tuna.Ĭhicken Macaroni Salad - Instead of tuna, use ¼ cup of shredded chicken. Store leftover tuna macaroni salad in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days in an air-tight container.
Tuna macaroni salad recipe how to#
How to store leftover tuna macaroni salad About 15 to 20 minutes before serving the salad add the dressing. Store the unassembled salad in the refrigerator in an airtight container for no longer than two days. You can make it one to two days before serving it by mixing the cooked pasta together with the diced vegetables and leaving the dressing off. This healthy tuna pasta salad recipe is the perfect recipe to make ahead of time. Healthy macaroni salad with tuna can be served as an easy meal with a side salad or it can be served as a side with Caramelized Onion Burgers, Spinach Feta Turkey Burgers or Grilled Jerk Chicken Breasts.
Greek yogurt can be substituted with Icelandic yogurt, regular yogurt or sour cream. If you prefer more mayonnaise, you can use less yogurt or vice versa if you prefer yogurt over mayonnaise. Plain Greek yogurt - Adds creaminess, flavor and it lightens up this macaroni salad.
Tuna macaroni salad recipe mac#
Mayonnaise - I like to use mayonnaise with avocado oil or olive oil, but any kind will work in this tuna mac salad recipe. If you don't care for bell peppers, leave them out and add more celery or carrots. Vegetables - You can use any combination of vegetables that you like. When choosing tuna, look for a brand that follows responsible fishing practices and check the ingredient label for additives. Tuna - I like to use a high-quality solid white albacore to make this salad. You can also use a larger pasta such as gemelli or fusilli pasta. We like the baby shells or macaroni pasta (elbows) because the little nooks and crannies hold onto the dressing. Pasta - Even though I usually cook with whole wheat pasta, smaller-sized white pasta works best in this salad. Below are notes about some of the ingredients along with ideas for substitutes.
Tuna macaroni salad recipe full#
The full list of ingredients to make this tuna macaroni salad recipe is above. Try adding a little at a time until it's how you like it. Tip! If you are not serving the salad within an hour after making it, the salad may be dry, adjust the texture with more dressing. To serve the salad, take it out of the refrigerator 10 to 15 minutes before serving and adjust the consistency by adding more dressing.
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