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Hawaiian Tuna Mac Salad

This Hawaiian tuna mac salad is a protein-packed version of a classic, creamy pasta favourite. A simple mayonnaise-based dressing, with the perfect balance of sweetness and tang is all you need for the best macaroni salad ever!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Refrigeration Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Keyword: Hawaiian mac salad, Hawaiian tuna mac salad, Mac salad recipe, Macaroni salad, Tuna mac salad
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 451kcal
Author: Sunena Anand

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 oz Elbow macaroni pasta
  • ¾ cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoon White vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Carrots shredded or matchstick
  • ¼ cup Whole milk
  • 5 oz. can Flaked tuna in water
  • Sea salt to taste

Instructions

  • Boil water: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, salt it liberally.
  • Boil the pasta: Boil the pasta 1-2 minutes past al dente.
    4 oz Elbow macaroni pasta
  • Drain: Drain the pasta, and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  • Mix pasta: In a large mixing bowl, add the dressing ingredients together, and combine. Add the pasta, carrots and tuna to the mixing bowl, and combine.
    ¾ cup Mayonnaise, 2 tablespoon White vinegar, 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar, 1 cup Carrots, ¼ cup Whole milk, 5 oz. can Flaked tuna, Sea salt
  • Refrigerate: Cover the macaroni salad with cling wrap, and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 388mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5418IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg