Main Dish Macaroni Salad Recipe

Name: Main Dish Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound frozen peas & carrots mix cooked and drained; 1 1/2 cups salad dressing, creamy ranch; 2 teaspoons sugar to taste; 1 1/2 cups milk, 2% or filtered water; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons celery seeds; 2 tablespoons dry mustard; 1/4 cup prepared mustard; 3 cups mayonnaise; 1 bunch celery large dice; 1 medium red onion chopped; 2 pounds pasta, elbow macaroni small size, cooked and drained; 3/4 cup salad dressing, italian; 9 ounces tuna, canned 3 cans drained; 8 each egg, hard-boiled sliced/diced

Servings: persons

1 pound frozen peas & carrots mix cooked and drained
1 1/2 cups salad dressing, creamy ranch
2 teaspoons sugar to taste
1 1/2 cups milk, 2% or filtered water
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 teaspoons celery seeds
2 tablespoons dry mustard
1/4 cup prepared mustard
3 cups mayonnaise
1 bunch celery large dice
1 medium red onion chopped
2 pounds pasta, elbow macaroni small size, cooked and drained
3/4 cup salad dressing, italian
9 ounces tuna, canned 3 cans drained
8 each egg, hard-boiled sliced/diced

1
Combine hot peas and carrots, tuna fish, and italian dressing.
2
Set aside.
3
Thoroughly whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, spices and water/milk in very large bowl/pot.
4
Mis in onion, celery, macaroni, and Ranch dressing.
5
Gently fold in tuna mixture until just mixed.
6
Salad should ve very moist, add water/milk if needed.
7
Salad will thicken a bit when chilled.
8
Very, very gently fold in hard cooked eggs.
9
Chill thoroughly.
10
Garnish.
11
20 to 30 as side dish.

4356

kcal

Calories

376

Fat

195

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound frozen peas & carrots mix cooked and drained, 1 1/2 cups salad dressing, creamy ranch, 2 teaspoons sugar to taste, 1 1/2 cups milk, 2% or filtered water, and more.

Yes, Main Dish Macaroni Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Main Dish Macaroni Salad

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