# Tuna Macaroni Salad

This is an easy-to-make tuna macaroni salad, perfect as a side dish, especially during the summer season, using Banza shells for high protein and fiber without sacrificing flavor.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Salad
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- box Banza shells (chickpea pasta)
- green bell pepper
- red bell pepper
- red onion
- small piece celery
- can tuna
- mayonnaise
- mustard
- relish
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- sugar
- paprika

## Instructions

1. Cook the Banza pasta shells in boiling water.
2. Drain and rinse the cooked pasta.
3. Dice the green bell pepper.
4. Dice the red bell pepper.
5. Dice the red onion.
6. Transfer the cooked pasta into a large bowl.
7. Add a can of tuna to the pasta.
8. Add mayonnaise to the mixture.
9. Add mustard to the mixture.
10. Add relish to the mixture.
11. Grate a small piece of celery directly into the bowl.
12. Add the diced bell peppers and onions to the bowl.
13. Add onion powder, garlic powder, and sugar to taste.
14. Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
15. Top with a little paprika before serving.

## Equipment

- pot
- colander
- cutting board
- knife
- grater
- bowl
- spoon

## Tips

- Banza pasta is a good option when you need something high in protein and fiber but still tastes amazing.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMYNx4FPcxA/?igsh=MWE1em0xeWRheWM0Zg==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/001c0931-239a-45d2-a51d-64ad79085e37
- Extracted: 2025-11-22

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