Not Your Mom’s Macaroni Salad

15 min

6 servings

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

  1. In Multipurpose Steamer, add noodles and water. Cover; microwave on high until tender, 7–8 min.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together mix, mayonnaise, and lemon juice. Set aside.
  3. Dice peppers and celery. Place in bowl with dressing.
  4. 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, 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!