tuna macaroni salad
I know there are a million and one of these salad recipes out there, but this is a simple one I've served for years on hot summer days when I don't want to heat up the kitchen in the afternoon. The flavor is very good considering the short list of ingredients. I fix it early in the morning so it has time to blend flavors and serve for dinner with a vegi and/or green salad and garlic bread. It is quick, easy and a hit with my family and at potlucks.
prep time
40 Min
cook time
method
Stove Top
yield
6-10 as main dish, many as a side dish
Ingredients
- 1 pound package salad (ditalini) macaroni
- 1 large can or 2 small cans chunk tuna in water, drained (i use regular tuna, i think it adds more flavor than albacore)
- 3/4 cup diced sweet onion
- 1 1/2 cups chopped celery (3-4 large celery sticks)
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/2 - 1 tablespoons mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
How To Make tuna macaroni salad
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Step 1Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain, no need to rinse. -
Step 2While macaroni is cooking, chop onions and celery. In a small bowl mix together mayo, mustard, salt and pepper, set aside.
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Step 3Put drained, still warm macaroni in large bowl, add tuna, chopped onion and celery and mix together, then add mayo mixture. Mix until all ingredients are well covered with Mayo mixture. Mayo blends in best when macaroni is still warm.
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Step 4Cover and refrigerate for 6-8 hours to blend flavors. I like to stir it again before serving. Even better the next day. Good for lunch served over lettuce leaves.
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Category:
Other Main Dishes
Category:
Tuna Salads
Category:
Salads
Ingredient:
Pasta
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
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