Tuna Macaroni Salad

• portionen: 6 servings
• aktive zeit: 15 minutes
• gesamtzeit: 35 minutes

Zutaten

1 small red onion, finely chopped

1/2 c. shredded carrot

1/4 c. finely chopped dill pickles

1 tbsp. lemon juice

1 tsp. granulated sugar

1 tsp. kosher salt, divided

8 oz. elbow macaroni

2 (5-oz.) cans solid white Albacore tuna in water, drained

1/2 c. spicy mayo

1/2 tsp. smoked paprika

1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped

1 scallion, thinly sliced, for garnish

Anweisungen

In a medium bowl, stir together onion, carrot, pickles, lemon juice, sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside.

In the meantime, in a medium pot over medium heat, combine macaroni, 2 cups water, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring frequently, until pasta is al dente, about 5 minutes. Drain immediately and let cool slightly.

In a large bowl, stir together tuna, mayo, paprika, and pepper. Fold in pasta and pickle mixture until well combined, then top with eggs.

Garnish with scallion before serving.