How to Make Yummy Summer Picnic Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summer picnics are the perfect way to enjoy the beautiful outdoors with friends and family. And no picnic is complete without a delicious and refreshing salad to complement the grilled dishes and savory snacks. One salad that never fails to impress at a summer picnic is the Yummy Summer Picnic Salad. This salad is a delightful combination of fresh fruits, crunchy vegetables, and tangy dressing that will leave everyone craving for more.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup Italian-style salad dressing
  • 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 2 cups cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 cups diced tomato
  • ½ cup diced green bell pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped green onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
  • 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the macaroni at a boil until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water to cool the macaroni to the touch; drain again.
  • Stir the mayonnaise, Italian-style salad dressing, and mustard together in a large bowl. Add the cool macaroni, cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, green onion, salt, pepper, tuna, and egg; stir to evenly combine. Chill at least 4 hours before serving.
  • Nutrition

    521 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 79mg
    • Sodium: 1111mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 30mg
    • Calcium: 55mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 669mg