Layered Tuna Salad
Layered Tuna Salad is a refreshing and colorful dish that combines layers of crisp vegetables, tender tuna, and creamy dressing. Bursting with flavors from Dijon mustard and fresh herbs, it's perfect for gatherings or a light family meal. This salad is not only delicious but also visually appealing.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c. Miracle Whip salad dressing ⓘ
- 1/4 c. green onion, sliced ⓘ
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard ⓘ
- 2 (6 1/2 oz.) cans tuna, drained and flaked ⓘ
- 1 tsp. dill weed ⓘ
- 4 c. shredded lettuce ⓘ
- 1 1/2 c. (4 oz.) medium shell macaroni, cooked and drained ⓘ
- 2 c. chopped tomatoes
- 2 c. chopped cucumber ⓘ
- 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas, thawed and drained ⓘ
- 6 bacon slices, crisply cooked and crumbled ⓘ
- 1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese ⓘ
Instructions
- Combine dressing, green onions, and mustard; set aside.
- Toss tuna with dill.
- In a 3-quart serving bowl, layer lettuce, shells, cucumber, tomatoes, tuna, peas, and bacon.
- Spread dressing mixture over bacon, sealing to the edge of the bowl.
- Sprinkle with cheese; cover. Chill several hours or overnight.
- Toss to serve.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).