Not Your Mom’s Macaroni Salad
15 min
6 servings
360 calories
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
Instructions
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.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 360, Fat 15 g (Saturated 2.5 g, Trans 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!