Catalina Macaroni Seafood Salad
This macaroni pasta salad combines tender elbow noodles with tuna, small shrimp, crisp green bell pepper and celery, plus onion and sweet pickle relish. Catalina dressing brings a tangy sweetness, while mayonnaise adds creaminess and garlic salt rounds out the flavor. It comes together quickly for a refreshing picnic side, potluck dish or easy lunch.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Catalina Macaroni Seafood Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 64
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Rinse macaroni under cold water to chill, then drain.
- 2
Transfer cooked pasta to a large bowl. Add bell pepper, celery, shrimp, tuna, onion, Catalina dressing, mayonnaise, relish, and garlic salt; mix until well combined.
- Calories 358.6 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 17.48 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 55.73 g 20%
- Total Fat 8.48 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 1.07 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 41.13 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 268.27 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 4.64 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 4.88 g --
- Added Sugars 0.21 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 36.53 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.86 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 563.22 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 41.1 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 4.07 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.32 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Catalina Macaroni Seafood Salad is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canned Tuna, Catalina Dressing, Celery, and Garlic Salt. Each serving provides about 358.6 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Catalina Macaroni Seafood Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Canned Tuna, Catalina Dressing, Celery, Garlic Salt, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Catalina Macaroni Seafood Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 358.6 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Catalina Macaroni Seafood Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Catalina Macaroni Seafood Salad healthy?
- Catalina Macaroni Seafood Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 358.6 calories and 17.48 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 268.27 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.07 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, Eggs, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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