mom's tuna macaroni salad for a crowd

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beulah, MI
Updated on Aug 11, 2016

I'm always asked to bring this to family reunions and picnics. So delicious and easy to make. I came from a big family and growing up Mom used to make this just for the family.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 25 to 35

Ingredients

  • 32 ounces box elbow macaroni
  • 1 large can tuna drained
  • 15 ounces can sweet peas drained
  • 1 large jar pimentos drained
  • 10 ounces jar dill relish
  • 1 - jumbo red onion diced
  • 8 large eggs boiled
  • 1 quart miracle whip
  • 1/2 cup yellow mustard
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 tablespoons celery seed divided
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons paprika

How To Make mom's tuna macaroni salad for a crowd

  • Step 1
    Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water and drain and let cool down.
  • Step 2
    Place the onion, pimentos, tuna, peas, and relish in a large bowl. Add the macaroni. Chop 5 of the eggs and add to the salad.
  • Step 3
    In a separate bowl mix the Miracle whip, apple cider vinegar, mustard, sugar, 2 tbsp. celery seed, salt and pepper and milk. whisk until smooth,
  • Step 4
    Pour over the macaroni mix and mix well until combined. slice the remaining eggs and lay over top. Sprinkle with paprika and the remaining celery seed.

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Category: Pasta Salads
Ingredient: Pasta
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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