dad's tuna macaroni salad

(2 RATINGS)
36 Pinches
camden, TN
Updated on Sep 19, 2012

My dad "Bear" used to make this when I was little. I remember he used to put peas in it ( god how I hated those ) I have since taken them out of the recipe but feel free to add them in if you so choose.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 box 16 oz elbow macaroni
  • 2-3 cans tuna in water
  • 2 cups mayonnaise( do not use miricle whip)
  • 1 jar pimento stuffed green olives (sliced or salad style)
  • - celery salt (to tastes)

How To Make dad's tuna macaroni salad

  • Step 1
    All measurements in this recipe are approximate we really never measured anything just did it to our liking.
  • Step 2
    Cook macaroni noodles to al dente, drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking process.
  • Step 3
    Once pasta is cool open and drain tuna and place in a large mixing bowl with pasta.
  • Step 4
    Add mayonnaise until salad is creamy.
  • Step 5
    Add olives and mix salad well. Once salad is mixed well season with celery salt to desired flavor is achieved.

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