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Furikake Kewpie Tuna Macaroni Salad
The same easy tuna macaroni salad from your childhood, but with some Asian flavors! Great as a main course or side dish for a potluck.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 16 oz box elbow macaroni
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup Japanese mayonnaise
- 12 oz canned tuna
- 2-4 tbsp lemon juice (about one large lemon)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- furikake of choice (to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Bring a salted pot of water to boil. Cook the elbow macaroni according to the instructions on the box.
- 2
In the last minute of boiling the pasta, add the frozen peas.
- 3
Strain the peas and pasta and immediately rinse in cold water.
- 4
In a separate bowl, mix mayo, tuna, and bell pepper.
- 5
Stir in the cooked macaroni and peas. Squeeze lemon juice to taste.
- 6
Sprinkle furikake of choice on top, or serve it on the side to sprinkle on individual servings.
- 7
Serve immediately or leave covered in the fridge to chill.