10/30/2026
🍽️ This week's meal: Tuna Macaroni Salad from Minnesota Department of Health
🛒 What you'll need:
- Elbow macaroni ($0.25)*
- Canned tuna ($1.94)
OR
- Tuna in pouch ($6.78)
- Celery ($0.07)*
- Carrots ($0.13)*
OR
-Frozen peas ($0.48)*
OR
- Canned peas (0.30)*
- Mayonnaise ($0.80)*
OR
- Miracle Whip ($1.20)*
- Onion ($0.07)*
- Ground black pepper ($0.03)*
💰 WHAT DOES IT COST?
Estimated cost to purchase all required products: $19.80
Estimated cost of ingredients used in the recipe: $8.53
Estimated cost per serving: $1.42
And here's the great part—you won't use the entire package of several ingredients! ♻️
Ingredients marked with an * will leave you with leftover ingredients that can be used for additional recipes.
WIC NOTE: Some ingredients in this recipe may be available through Missouri WIC, depending on your individual food package. WIC-approved foods and benefits can vary, so check the current Missouri WIC Approved Food List before shopping.
📍 Price check: Gerbes.com, Eldon
📅 Prices checked: October 7, 2026
Prices are approximate and may change. Product availability and prices may vary by location.
Recipe source: https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/wic/recipes/main.html