Tuna Macaroni Salad

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Tuna Macaroni Salad

A cool refreshing salad with tuna, macaroni noodles, eggs, and other ingredients. Such a classic salad for summertime.
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Author Catherine’s Plates

Equipment

  • large pot, cook pasta
  • medium pot, cook eggs
  • large bowl
  • cutting board

Ingredients

  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 lb elbow macaroni pasta, uncooked
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
  • 1/4 red onion, diced
  • 2 celery ribs, diced
  • 3 TBS sweet pickle relish
  • 2 (5oz) cans tuna, drained
  • 1 1/3 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 – 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Cook pasta in boiling salted water per instructional on back of package for al dente. Add peas one minute before pasta is done.
  • Drain and rinse under cold water the pasta and peas. Pat dry and place pasta and peas into a large mixing bowl.
  • In the meantime cook eggs in a medium pot of water sprinkling baking soda over the eggs.
    NOTE: here's how I get the perfect peeled egg. Place eggs in pot of water to cover. Sprinkle baking soda over eggs. Bring to a boil. Allow to boil for 6 minutes. Turn off heat and cover eggs for 6 minutes. Place eggs into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Peel eggs once cool.
    Chop hard boiled eggs and add to the pasta and peas in large bowl.
  • Add all remaining ingredients and mix well to combine. Refrigerate and allow to chill.
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3 thoughts on “Tuna Macaroni Salad”

  • 5 stars
    THAT LOOKS GREAT, I’M GOING TO COOK THAT TODAY..ARKANSAS IS SO VERY HOT. THIS IS JUST WHAT I NEEDED, iLL MAKE SOME HOAGIE SANDWICHES WITH IT. !! THANK YOU CATHERINE, YOU ARE THE BEST. LUV YA

  • 5 stars
    I made this yesterday to serve today. Absolutely delicious! I was out of elbow macaroni so I used small shells which were awesome….all the goodies clung to the shells!
    This is a keeper!

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