Tuna Macaroni
Salad Recipe

Create quick pasta meals with the menu planner below.

2-3 servings

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5 Ingredients Needed:

macaroni pasta – 3 cups cooked

canned tuna in oil – 1 (6oz) can – drained
(reserve oil for dressing)

fresh shredded parmesan cheese – 1/2 cup

walnuts – 1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped

fresh squeezed lemon juice – 2 tbsp

Make Ahead:
- If you prefer, you can make the pasta ahead of time. Prepare according to package directions and measure out 3 cups

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1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, drained tuna and walnuts.

2. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice and 1 tbsp of the reserved oil from the tuna. Whisk to combine completely.

3. Add dressing to the salad ingredients and toss.

4. Add cheese to the salad and toss again. Adjust the oil or lemon juice to your liking.


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** Macaroni Salad with Lemony Salsa: Serve this easy tuna macaroni salad along with a light fresh salsa like our lemony zing salsa.

** For something a little different, serve this tuna macaroni salad recipe on a bed of shredded red cabbage and roasted red peppers with melon slices on the side.

** For another quick meal, serve this cold macaroni salad on fresh spinach leaves with warm garlic bread on the side.

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Easy Ingredient Exchanges:

* Instead of Parmesan Cheese: try Crumbled Blue Cheese or a Sharp Cheddar Cheese

* Instead of Walnuts: try Pine Nuts or Almonds

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You may want to try these herbs to add an extra dimension of flavor to this quick salad.

If using fresh herbs, add 1 tbsp. If using dried herbs, use 1/4 tsp.

* Basil

* Oregano

* Tarragon

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