Recipe Details

Tuna Macaroni Salad

Salad
Ingredients

  • 1 

    small red onion, finely chopped

  • 1/2 c. 

    shredded carrot

  • 1/4 c. 

    finely chopped dill pickles

  • 1 tbsp. 

    lemon juice

  • 1 tsp. 

    granulated sugar

  • 1 tsp. 

    kosher salt, divided

  • 8 oz. 

    elbow macaroni

  • 2 

    (5-oz.) cans solid white Albacore tuna in water, drained

  • 1/2 c. 

    spicy mayo

  • 1/2 tsp. 

    smoked paprika

  • 1/2 tsp. 

    freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 

    hard-boiled eggs, chopped

  • 1 

    scallion, thinly sliced, for garnish

Description

  1. Step 1In a medium bowl, stir together onion, carrot, pickles, lemon juice, sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  2. Step 2In the meantime, in a medium pot over medium heat, combine macaroni, 2 cups water, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring frequently, until pasta is al dente, about 5 minutes. Drain immediately and let cool slightly.
  3. Step 3In a large bowl, stir together tuna, mayo, paprika, and pepper. Fold in pasta and pickle mixture until well combined, then top with eggs.
  4. Step 4Garnish with scallion before serving.