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
- 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
- Protein 23.99 g Good Source
- Carbs 58.76 g Moderate
- Total Fat 21.67 g High
- Saturated Fat 9.92 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 48.29 mg Moderate
- Sodium 1088.72 mg High
- Fiber 3.74 g Moderate
- Sugar 9.69 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 189.74 mg Moderate
- Iron 3.0 mg Moderate
- Potassium 196.85 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 65.73 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.58 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Gluten
- Mustard