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Quick 'N Cool Summer Salad

Source: Favorite Recipes for Family Meals Washington State University Extension

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Try this fun macaroni salad that combines vegetables, tuna, onions, cheese, and pickles with a creamy dressing. It's great for your next cookout or picnic with family and friends.

Makes
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 14 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 1 can green beans, low-sodium (14.5 ounce, drained, or other vegetable)
  • 1 can tuna packed in water (6.5 ounces, drained and flaked)
  • 1 cup cheese (diced)
  • 1/2 cup sweet pickles (diced)
  • 1/2 cup onion (diced)
  • 1 cup yogurt, plain, low-fat
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise, light
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Prepare elbow macaroni according to package directions and drain.
  3. Add vegetables, tuna, onions, cheese, and pickles.
  4. Mix yogurt, salad dressing, lemon juice, salt, and seasoned pepper.
  5. Toss with macaroni mixture.
  6. Chill before serving.
  7. Refrigerate leftovers promptly.

Notes

Learn more about: Green Beans Onions

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