Quick 'N Cool Summer Salad

Try this fun macaroni salad that combines vegetables, tuna, onions, cheese, and pickles with a creamy dressing. It's great for your next cookout or picnic with family and friends.

Prep 5 minCook 10 minTotal 15 minUpdated Jul 3, 202615 minGluten Free

Try this fun macaroni salad that combines vegetables, tuna, onions, cheese, and pickles with a creamy dressing. It's great for your next cookout or picnic with family and friends.

Ingredients

  • 14 cup Elbow macaroni
  • 15 cup Green beans, low-sodium (drained, or other vegetable)
  • 6.5 cups Tuna packed in water (drained and flaked)
  • 1 tbsp Cheese, diced
  • 4 cubes Sweet pickles, diced
  • 1/2 medium onion Onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp Yogurt, plain, low-fat
  • 1 tbsp Mayonnaise, light
  • 1 cup Lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare elbow macaroni according to package directions and drain.
  2. Add vegetables, tuna, onions, cheese, and pickles.
  3. Mix yogurt, salad dressing, lemon juice, salt, and seasoned pepper.
  4. Toss with macaroni mixture.
  5. Chill before serving.
  6. Refrigerate leftovers promptly.

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Storage

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