Tuna macaroni salad

Delicious tuna macaroni salad recipe that combines al dente pasta, flaky tuna, crisp veggies, and a creamy dressing for a delightful taste explosion.

Ingredients:

• 230g whole-wheat elbow macaroni
• 2 (6.7-ounce) jars tuna fillets packed in water, drained
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• ½ cup thinly sliced scallions, plus more for garnish
• ½ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
• ⅓ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions:

1. Prepare pasta following the instructions on the package, without adding salt. Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water until it cools down. Then, place it in a spacious bowl.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, tear the tuna into medium-sized pieces.
3. Combine celery, bell pepper, scallions, yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper with the pasta; mix thoroughly. Delicately incorporate the tuna into the mixture, keeping some chunks intact and avoiding excessive stirring. Optionally, decorate with more scallions before serving.

Summary:

• Calories: 1592 kcal
• Fat: 72 g
• Protein: 44 g
• Carbs: 195 g
• Potassium: 1327 mg
• Magnesium: 177 mg