Tuna, Noodles, Pickles and Cheese
Tuna, Noodles, Pickles and Cheese is a chilled pasta salad with tender macaroni, flaky tuna, and tangy dill pickles balanced by Colby-Jack cubes and a mayo-mustard dressing. It’s savory, lightly tangy, and pleasantly crunchy, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a make-ahead lunch. Serve it well-chilled for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tuna, Noodles, Pickles and Cheese, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 6
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring now and then, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Rinse under cold running water, drain well, and gently pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine macaroni, Colby-Jack cheese, pickles, tuna, mayonnaise, and mustard; season with pickle juice, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Cover the bowl and refrigerate before serving for at least 30 minutes.
- Calories 514.15 kcal High 26%
- Protein 23.99 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 58.76 g 21%
- Total Fat 21.67 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 9.92 g High 50%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 48.29 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 1088.72 mg High 47%
- Dietary Fiber 3.74 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 9.69 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 189.74 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 3.0 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 196.85 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 65.73 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 1.58 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Tuna, Noodles, Pickles and Cheese is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canned Tuna in Water, Colby Cheese, Dill Pickles, and Light Mayonnaise. Each serving provides about 514.15 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tuna, Noodles, Pickles and Cheese made of?
- The main ingredients are Canned Tuna in Water, Colby Cheese, Dill Pickles, Light Mayonnaise, Macaroni. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tuna, Noodles, Pickles and Cheese?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 514.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tuna, Noodles, Pickles and Cheese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Tuna, Noodles, Pickles and Cheese healthy?
- Tuna, Noodles, Pickles and Cheese has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 514.15 calories and 23.99 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1088.72 mg (47% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.92 g (50% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Mustard, 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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