Sarasota'S ... --This Is Grandma'S Tuna Macaroni Sa

Name: Sarasota'S ... --This Is Grandma'S Tuna Macaroni Salad--
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) box elbow macaroni (I prefer a rough cut or large elbow); 2 (7 ounce) cans tuna (Note ( First, I only use tuna in water, well drained. Second, I like a lot of tuna in my salad and ); 1 cup frozen baby peas; 1 medium onion, fine chopped; 2 celery ribs, fine chopped (and don't throw out the celery leafs, they are just as good chopped and added to the salad); 2 hard-boiled eggs, fine diced; 1/2 cup green pimento stuffed olive, cut in half; 3 -4 tablespoons kosher dill pickles, chopped fine (more or less to taste); Dressing; 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise (no miracle whip or low fat); 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon pickle juice; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (more if you like); 1 teaspoon fresh dill; salt; pepper; Garnish; paprika; 1 sprig dill; 1 hard-boiled egg, thin sliced

Servings: persons

1 (1 lb) box elbow macaroni (I prefer a rough cut or large elbow)
2 (7 ounce) cans tuna (Note ( First, I only use tuna in water, well drained. Second, I like a lot of tuna in my salad and )
1 cup frozen baby peas
1 medium onion, fine chopped
2 celery ribs, fine chopped (and don't throw out the celery leafs, they are just as good chopped and added to the salad)
2 hard-boiled eggs, fine diced
1/2 cup green pimento stuffed olive, cut in half
3 -4 tablespoons kosher dill pickles, chopped fine (more or less to taste)
Dressing
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise (no miracle whip or low fat)
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon pickle juice
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (more if you like)
1 teaspoon fresh dill
salt
pepper
Garnish
paprika
1 sprig dill
1 hard-boiled egg, thin sliced

1
Pasta -- Cook according to package directions. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl and let cool as you prepare the rest of the salad.
2
Salad -- Not too much to this. To the semi cooled pasta, add in the peas, celery, onion, olives, pickles, and egg.
3
Then in a small bowl, add the dressing ingredients - mayonnaise, parsley, dill, pickle juice, mustard, salt and pepper. I add all of the dressing (but I reserve a couple of spoons) to the pasta and toss well. I reserve a couple of spoons because after it chills, I like to add just a bit more to freshen it up. It really depends on how creamy you like the pasta. I prefer it not to be too mayo tasting. Last, I fold in the tuna because I don't want to break it up too much. Just fold in.
4
Chill -- Before serving. I cover well with plastic wrap and chill at least 30 minutes to an hour and then stir once more. Add that reserved dressing if you want and season with any additional salt and pepper.
5
Garnish and Serve -- I transfer to a pretty serving bowl, garnish with the remaining sliced egg, paprika and chopped dill. This was my Macaroni and Tuna Salad.
6
As I said, over a small bed of lettuce, a cup or bowl of creamy tomato soup, and homemade bread -- ENJOY!

844

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1 lb) box elbow macaroni (I prefer a rough cut or large elbow), 2 (7 ounce) cans tuna (Note ( First, I only use tuna in water, well drained. Second, I like a lot of tuna in my salad and ), 1 cup frozen baby peas, 1 medium onion, fine chopped, and more.

Yes, Sarasota'S ... --This Is Grandma'S Tuna Macaroni 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.

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Sarasota'S ... --This Is Grandma'S Tuna Macaroni Salad--

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