Ingredients
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8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
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6 ounces Colby-Jack cheese, cubed
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2 dill pickles, chopped
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1 (5 ounce) can albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked
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½ cup light mayonnaise
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½ teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
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1 teaspoon dill pickle juice
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Rinse under cold running water, then drain well and pat lightly with paper towels.
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Combine macaroni, Colby-Jack cheese, pickles, tuna, mayonnaise, and mustard in a large bowl. Season with pickle juice, salt, and black pepper.
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Cover bowl; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Optional Additional Ingredients:
Diced carrots, diced cucumbers, chopped celery, finely minced white, yellow, or Vidalia onions, finely chopped green onions.
Optional Garnishes:
Hard-cooked egg slices, tomato wedges, lettuce leaf bed.
Optional Substitutions:
Salad dressing such as ranch or Thousand Island instead of mayonnaise, peas instead of pickles.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 491 | Calories |
| 18g | Fat |
| 55g | Carbs |
| 26g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 491 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 18g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium 1611mg | 70% |
| Total Carbohydrate 55g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
| Total Sugars 8g | |
| Protein 26g | 53% |
| Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium 21mg | 2% |
| Iron 3mg | 14% |
| Potassium 224mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
