Tuna Macaroni Salad
The National Pasta Association supports the dietary recommendations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Guide Pyramid, which recommends eating six to 11 servings per day from the grain group. Diets built on a base of pasta, bread, cereal, and other grain-based foods tend to be low fat. Source: Pasta Power Q and A And tuna? Why, it's An Almost Perfect Food!
Ingredients:
1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
2 6-ounce cans canned tuna, water-pack, drained
4 eggs, hard cooked, finely diced
1/4 cup celery, chopped
3/4 cup carrots, grated
1/2 cup salad dressing, mayonnaise type
2 tablespoons onion, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
- Place water in large saucepan and bring to boil. Add macaroni and cook until tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain.
- Combine macaroni, tuna, eggs, celery, and carrots in a large bowl.
- Stir together salad dressing, onion, and pepper. Spoon dressing over salad; toss until evenly combined.
- Chill until ready to serve.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 8 to 10 minutes
Recipe makes 4 Servings, about 1-1⁄2 cups each
Per serving:
- Calories 520
- Total fat 30 grams
- Saturated fat 5 grams
- Cholesterol 237 milligrams
- Sodium 509 milligrams