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The Best Macaroni Cucumber Salad

Cost $10, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 120 Min
  • 14 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 🍝 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
    • 🐟 1 (12 ounce) can tuna in water, drained and flaked
    • 🍅 2 large tomatoes, finely chopped
    • 🧅 1 large white onion, finely chopped
    • 🥒 1 cucumber, finely chopped

  • Dressing Ingredients

    • 3 cups creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip)
    • 🥛 ½ cup 2% milk
    • ¼ cup white sugar, or to taste
    • 🟡 3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
    • 1 ½ tablespoons ground black pepper, or to taste
    • 🧂 ½ tablespoon salt, or to taste

STEPS

1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool completely; drain.

2

Mix together cooked macaroni, tuna, tomatoes, onion, and cucumber in a large bowl.

3

Whisk together salad dressing and milk in a separate bowl until smooth. Mix in sugar, mustard, pepper, and salt until well combined; pour over macaroni mixture and stir to coat.

4

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

367

Calories

  • 12g
    Protein
  • 20g
    Carbs
  • 26g
    Fats

💡 Tips

Use a large bowl for proper mixing to ensure all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.Chill the salad for at least 2 hours for optimal taste and texture.Adjust the salt, pepper, and sugar to suit your taste preferences.For added crunch, you can include diced celery or bell peppers.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.