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mom's tuna mac salad

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

I grew up in a big family. My mom would always make this easy and delish macaroni salad. I remember her using a whole jar of miracle whip for the sauce. It was great.

yield 16 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For mom's tuna mac salad

  • 16 oz
    elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
  • 14 oz
    can peas drained
  • 1 sm
    can tuna drained
  • 1 lg
    onion chopped
  • 8 lg
    eggs boiled and peeled
  • 1 c
    cheddar cheese chopped small
  • 4 c
    miracle whip
  • 1/4 c
    yellow mustard
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    each salt, celery seed, onion powder, and garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1/4 c
    milk
  • 2 Tbsp
    paprika

How To Make mom's tuna mac salad

  • 1
    Mix first six ingredients together leaving 3 eggs for topping. Set aside.
  • 2
    In separate bowl mix remaining ingredients except paprika until smooth. Pour over macaroni mixture and stir until well combined.
  • 3
    Top with other 3 egg slices and sprinkle paprika on top. Refrigerate until well chilled.

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