Not Your Mom’s Macaroni Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked macaroni noodles
- 4 cups hot water
- 2 tbsp Pesto Sauce Mix
- 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 - 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 bell peppers
- 2 celery stalks
- 2 cans (170 g each) unsalted tuna
- 1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
- Black Pepper, to taste
Preparation
- In Multipurpose Steamer, add noodles and water. Cover; microwave on high until tender, 7–8 min.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together mix, mayonnaise, and lemon juice. Set aside.
- Dice peppers and celery. Place in bowl with dressing.
- When pasta is cooked, drain and rinse with cold water. Drain tuna. Add pasta, tuna, and peas to bowl; stir to mix. Taste and season with pepper and fresh lemon juice, if desired.
Epicure Products Used
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 360, Fat 15 g (Saturated 2.5 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 34 g (Fiber 4 g, Sugars 3 g), Protein 22 g.
Tips
Prep this salad up to 3 days ahead—best served cold.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 2 cups leafy greens—try arugula or spinach!