Description
This refreshing salmon macaroni salad combines tender elbow macaroni, creamy dressing, and succulent salmon, making it a perfect dish for summer picnics, barbecues, or quick lunches. Bursting with flavor and vibrant colors, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to please family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 (14.75 oz) can wild-caught salmon, drained and flaked
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 2–3 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill (optional)
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Gently fold in the flaked salmon, chopped celery, and sliced green onions.
- Add the cooled macaroni to the bowl and gently mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and garnish with fresh dill if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg