Cool As a Cucumber Tuna Macaroni Salad

Elevate your summer side dish game with our refreshing "Cool As a Cucumber Tuna Macaroni Salad." This crowd-pleasing recipe combines tender elbow macaroni, protein-packed canned tuna, and crisp cucumber with a creamy, zesty dressing made from mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and a bright splash of lemon juice. The addition of fresh dill and dijon mustard brings a herbaceous and tangy twist, while red onion adds a touch of crunch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this chilled salad is the perfect make-ahead option for picnics, potlucks, or light lunches. Easy to prepare, deliciously satisfying, and packed with fresh flavors, this dish is guaranteed to become a staple in your recipe rotation. Keywords: tuna macaroni salad, creamy pasta salad, cucumber salad, easy summer recipes, make-ahead salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 250 grams elbow macaroni
• 2 cans (5 ounces each) canned tuna in water
• 1 large cucumber
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 120 milliliters mayonnaise
• 60 milliliters Greek yogurt
• 15 milliliters lemon juice
• 10 milliliters Dijon mustard
• 10 grams fresh dill
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain the macaroni and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, prepare the other salad ingredients. Peel the cucumber (if desired), slice it lengthwise, and remove the seeds. Chop the cucumber into small, bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the red onion. Drain the tuna and flake it with a fork.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined. Finely chop the fresh dill and stir it into the dressing.

Step 4

Add the cooled macaroni, chopped cucumber, red onion, and flaked tuna to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss everything until evenly coated.

Step 5

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Before serving, give it a final stir and adjust the seasonings to taste if needed.

Step 6

Serve chilled. This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1222.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2330.7

Total Fat 96.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 209.2mg	0%
Sodium 3549.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 241.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.6g	0%
Total Sugars 20.4g
Protein 116.1g	0%

Vitamin D 117.0IU	0%
Calcium 188.3mg	0%
Iron 13.6mg	0%
Potassium 1520.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.7%

Protein: 20.3%

Carbs: 42.0%