Tuna Macaroni Salad

I love making tuna macaroni salad because it's a delicious and satisfying dish that comes together quickly, and it's a versatile meal perfect for any occasion.

📝 Ingredients

• 4 quarts water
• 4 teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
• 1 pound elbow macaroni
• 20 ounces canned white albacore tuna (drained)
• 1/2 cup celery (finely chopped)
• 1/3 cup red onion (finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup sweet relish
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 large hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
• 1 cup frozen peas (thawed with hot water, drained)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook the Pasta – In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Stir in 1 tablespoon of salt until dissolved. Cook the pasta until slightly softer than al dente, about 8 to 9 minutes.
2. 2Drain and Cool – Drain into a colander and rinse with cold water until cool, about 1 minute. Shake to drain excess water, then add pasta to a large bowl.
3. 3Add the Tuna and Vegetables – Stir in the tuna, celery, red onion, relish, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes.
4. 4Add the Dressing and Peas – Stir in mayonnaise, sour cream, eggs, and peas, until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. The salad dressing will become thicker when chilled.
5. 5To Serve – Garnish the tuna macaroni salad with black pepper before serving.