Simple Tuna Macaroni Salad

Simple Tuna Macaroni Salad

delicious tuna salad

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 12m
Cook Time: 10m
Total Time: 22m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (23 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

284
Calories
22g
Fat
24mg
Cholesterol
632mg
Sodium
11g
Carbohydrate
10g
Protein
Simple Tuna Macaroni Salad

Recipe Description

I love to make a batch of this Simple Tuna Macaroni Salad for lunch when I am working from home. It is quite healthy with tuna, bell pepper and celery and it is filling too thanks to the main ingredient: macaroni! The best thing about this salad is that my kids love it too! So it is a handy one to make when we are all at home during school holidays.

This is an easy one to make too. Start by cooking the macaroni according to the package directions. Add tuna to the drained macaroni and mix in mayonnaise and onion. Leave to rest for a few minutes before adding celery and bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately or chill until you are ready to serve.

To make my version of Simple Tuna Macaroni Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Simple Tuna Macaroni Salad

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook pasta

    10 min
    Step 1 - Simple Tuna Macaroni Salad

    Cook the macaroni to al dente according to the package directions.

  2. 2

    Drain and rinse

    1 min
    Step 2 - Simple Tuna Macaroni Salad

    Drain the macaroni in a colander and rinse with cold water. Once drained, transfer the cooked pasta to a large bowl.

  3. 3

    Mix tuna with macaroni, mayo and onion

    10 min
    Step 3 - Simple Tuna Macaroni Salad

    Add flaked tuna to the macaroni and mix in with ¾ cup of mayo and 2 tablespoons of chopped onion. Mix well to combine, and leave to rest for 5-10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add celery and bell pepper

    1 min
    Step 4 - Simple Tuna Macaroni Salad

    Stir in ½ a cup of chopped celery and ¼ cup of chopped bell pepper. If required, add more mayo to moisten.

  5. 5

    Season

    Step 5 - Simple Tuna Macaroni Salad

    Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Simple Tuna Macaroni Salad

    Serve immediately or chill until you are ready to serve.

This Simple Tuna Macaroni Salad is a handy lunch to make when we are all at home during school holidays! Try it out soon and come back to leave a review below with your thoughts.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (23 reviews)
Jay
March 9, 2025
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I made this Simple Tuna Macaroni Salad for lunch and it was great! My kids enjoyed it while I worked from home. Super easy and healthy. A perfect dish for our family during school holidays.

Vanessa Johnson
February 24, 2025
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Delicious! I made this salad last week while working from home, and it was a hit with my family. My kids usually don't like tuna, but they couldn't get enough of this. It's so easy to toss together, and I love that it's healthy. Definitely a keeper for lunch during school holidays.

François
January 12, 2025
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Excellente

Zoe
August 14, 2024
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I really enjoy making this Simple Tuna Macaroni Salad when I work from home. It's so easy and my kids love it too! I remember making this on a hot summer day and it was gone in minutes. It's a hearty and healthy meal that keeps everyone happy. Thankful for this recipe!

Olivia
March 20, 2024
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Tasty and quick! My kids devoured this salad in minutes. I whipped it up during the hectic school break, and it was a total hit! Super easy to make and packed with good stuff. This will be a staple for our lunch from now on!

Valerie
October 26, 2023
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Quick and tasty! My kids gobbled it up during our picnic. It's become our go-to lunch recipe, especially when we're all at home together. Love how simple it is with just a few ingredients!

Aaron Smith
October 10, 2023
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Yummy

Yosef
May 13, 2023
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This tuna macaroni salad is simply great for lunch, especially while working from home.

Katie
April 15, 2023
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I can't believe how easy this Simple Tuna Macaroni Salad is to make. I whip it up for lunch when I work from home. My kids gobble it down during school holidays. It’s healthy, filling, and the combo of tuna with the crunch of bell pepper is just perfect. Proud to serve this to my family.

Ivy
February 15, 2023
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Superb

Ethan Smith
February 5, 2023
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Yum!

Maisy Coar
April 11, 2021
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Total perfection I tossed in some sundried tomatoes too very good.

Sally Bridewell
April 8, 2021
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Fun and simple recipe tasted great.

Kelsie Wininger
April 2, 2021
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Wow this was freaking delicious, really glad I found this website.

Selina Kollath
March 28, 2021
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Delightful little snack or lunch to munch on and best served cold in my opinion.

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