Tuna Macaroni Salad - Protein Packed

Name: Tuna Macaroni Salad - Protein Packed
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 cups, 5 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 sweet onion, diced; 2 (8 ounce) cans tuna, drained; 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed; 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 4 hard-boiled eggs, diced; 1 1/2 cups macaroni noodles, cooked, drained and cooled; 1 cup mayonnaise; salt; pepper

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Recipe by mandikaake

I made up this recipe to have more protein and less noodles because I try to not do bread/noodles that much, but I LOVE Tuna Macaroni Salad. This was a good compromise for me. Make sure to use mayo, not miracle whip or salad dressing.

READY IN: 20mins

SERVES: 5

YIELD: 1 cups

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

¹⁄₂

sweet onion, diced
2

(8 ounce) cans tuna, drained
¹⁄₂

cup frozen peas, thawed
¹⁄₂

cup cheddar cheese, shredded
4

hard-boiled eggs, diced
1 ¹⁄₂

cups macaroni noodles, cooked, drained and cooled
1

cup mayonnaise
salt
pepper

DIRECTIONS

Mix all ingredients together and eat right away or let sit in the refrigerator for a few hours for the flavors to really come together.
After it's been refrigerated, if it's a bit dry, just add a bit more mayonnaise.

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