Main Dish Mac Salad 🥗
Description:
This Main Dish Mac Salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for serving on a bed of lettuce for a refreshing summer dinner, or alongside hamburgers or hot dogs at your next barbecue or potluck gathering. It’s quick and easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or impromptu gatherings with friends and family. With its creamy dressing, tender pasta, savory tuna, and cheesy goodness, this salad is sure to become a favorite go-to recipe for any occasion!
Recipe Details:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Cuisine: Tuna
- Keywords: Potluck, < 15 Mins, Refrigerator, Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 cups | Pasta |
| 1 | Bunch green onion |
| 2 cans (5 oz each) | Tuna in water |
| 2 cups | Colby cheese, shredded |
| 6 | Eggs |
| 1 tbsp | Dill weed |
| 2 cups | Salad dressing |
| 1/2 cup | Mayonnaise |
| 2 tbsp | Mustard |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 538.1
- Fat Content: 20.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 9.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 220.7mg
- Sodium Content: 1056.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 55.3g
- Fiber Content: 3.6g
- Sugar Content: 9g
- Protein Content: 32.1g
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. Chop green onions finely. Drain tuna.
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Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, chopped green onions, drained tuna, shredded Colby cheese, hard-boiled eggs (chopped), and dill weed. Toss gently to combine.
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Add Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together salad dressing, mayonnaise, and mustard until well blended. Pour over the pasta mixture.
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Combine: Gently fold the dressing into the pasta mixture until everything is evenly coated. If the salad seems dry, add more salad dressing to achieve desired creaminess.
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Chill: Cover the salad bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and enhances the taste.
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Serve: Once chilled, give the salad a final stir and transfer it to a serving dish. Garnish with additional dill weed or chopped green onions if desired. Serve cold and enjoy your Main Dish Mac Salad as a satisfying meal or a delightful side dish!
This Main Dish Mac Salad is not only delicious and satisfying but also versatile and convenient. Whether you’re planning a casual family dinner or a potluck gathering with friends, this recipe is sure to please everyone’s taste buds. So why wait? Gather your ingredients and whip up a batch of this mouthwatering salad today! 🌟
