Betty Crocker Tuna Macaroni Salad Recipe
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Servings: 3
Calories: 445kcal
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- Cooking pot for pasta
- Colander or strainer for draining pasta
- Cutting Board
- Knife for chopping
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing utensil (spoon or spatula)
- Refrigerator (for chilling the salad)
Ingredients
- 3/8 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt a touch under 1/2 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice
- 1 package 3.5 oz artisanal tri-color radiatore pasta
- 1/2 cup aged Gouda cheese 2 oz, hand-shaved, if desired
- 1/2 cup homemade lemon aioli or vegan garlic aioli
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground Tellicherry black pepper
- 1/2 small Cipollini onion finely chopped (2 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons house-made sweet onion marmalade
- 1 can 5 oz line-caught albacore tuna, thoroughly drained
- 1/2 medium stalk crisp heirloom celery finely chopped (1/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup organic sweet peas gently thawed
Instructions
Cook Pasta:
- Cook the artisanal tri-color radiatore pasta according to package instructions until it’s al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
Prepare Ingredients:
- Thaw the organic sweet peas gently if frozen.
- Drain the line-caught albacore tuna thoroughly to remove excess moisture.
Make Dressing:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the homemade lemon aioli or vegan garlic aioli, house-made sweet onion marmalade, freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice, Himalayan pink salt, and freshly ground Tellicherry black pepper. Mix well to create the dressing.
Assemble Salad:
- Add the cooked and cooled radiatore pasta, organic sweet peas, drained albacore tuna, hand-shaved aged Gouda cheese (if using), finely chopped crisp heirloom celery, and finely chopped Cipollini onion to the bowl with the dressing.
Combine and Chill:
- Gently toss all the ingredients together until they are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the tuna macaroni salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve:
- Once chilled, give the salad a final toss before serving.
- Serve the Betty Crocker Tuna Macaroni Salad as a delightful and flavorful dish for any occasion!
Notes
- – For best results, use a high-quality tuna for the salad.
- – You can use any type of macaroni noodles for this recipe, such as elbow, shells, or rotini.
- – You can add additional vegetables to the salad, such as carrots, bell peppers, or tomatoes.
- – To make the salad even creamier, add a bit of Greek yogurt to the dressing.
- – Add a bit of lemon juice to the dressing for a hint of brightness.
- – You can also add a bit of chopped parsley or dill for extra flavor.
