Macaroni Tuna Salad Recipe

Name: Macaroni Tuna Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. macaroni (elbows); 1 medium to large onion, diced; 1 fresh carrot, diced; 1 c. green pepper, diced (optional); 1 to 2 ribs celery, diced; salt and pepper to taste; 2 tsp. celery seed; 2 to 2 1/2 c. Hellmann's mayo; 1/4 to 1/2 c. cider vinegar; 1/8 to 1/4 c. milk or water; 1 (6 1/2 oz.) can tuna, drained (white or light); 1 small can peas, drained or 1 c. frozen; few parsley sprigs and tomato (for garnish)

Servings: persons

1 lb. macaroni (elbows)
1 medium to large onion, diced
1 fresh carrot, diced
1 c. green pepper, diced (optional)
1 to 2 ribs celery, diced
salt and pepper to taste
2 tsp. celery seed
2 to 2 1/2 c. Hellmann's mayo
1/4 to 1/2 c. cider vinegar
1/8 to 1/4 c. milk or water
1 (6 1/2 oz.) can tuna, drained (white or light)
1 small can peas, drained or 1 c. frozen
few parsley sprigs and tomato (for garnish)

1
Cook macaroni as directed on package.
2
Drain and cool.
3
Add onion, carrot, celery, green pepper, salt, pepper and celery seed. Mix together.
4
Set aside.
5
In large measuring cup, add mayonnaise and vinegar.
6
Mix together until smooth.
7
Add milk (or water), mixing until smooth and of pouring consistency.
8
Pour onto macaroni and mix all together.
9
Mix in peas and tuna.
10
Place in serving bowl.
11
May garnish with sliced tomatoes and parsley.
12
Chill.
13
(If salad is not moist enough, mix together more of mayo mixture and add to salad.)

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. macaroni (elbows), 1 medium to large onion, diced, 1 fresh carrot, diced, 1 c. green pepper, diced (optional), and more.

Yes, Macaroni Tuna Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Macaroni Tuna Salad

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