Cool As a Cucumber Tuna Macaroni Salad
Great picnic salad or serve over a bed of greens for a cool lunch. Prep time includes time to let the cucumbers sit in salt.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- 2
- 1
- 1⁄2cup chopped red onion
- 1
- 3⁄4teaspoon dill weed
- 1⁄4teaspoon pepper
- 1⁄4cup light sour cream
- 3⁄4 - 1
- 1tablespoon low-fat milk
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DIRECTIONS
- Sprinkle the diced cucumber with the 1/2 tsp of salt and let sit in a collander over a bowl for about 20 minutes to draw out the liquid. Shake off any extra liquid.
- Meanwhile, cook the macaroni according to the package. Drain and rinse with icy cold water. Drain well.
- Place the cooked, cooled macaroni in a large bowl.
- Add the halved tomatoes, onion, tuna, dill, pepper and then the cucumbers that have been sitting in the salt.
- Gently mix together.
- Stir in the sour cream, mayonnaise, and milk. Mix everything well.
- Chill for at least 2 hours.
- Taste and add more salt if needed.
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