Classic Macaroni and Tuna Salad Recipe
My all time favorite macaroni salad is one that I grew up with it. I just assumed everyone made macaroni salad the same way so I was really surprised when my husband informed me that he had never heard of adding tuna to a macaroni salad until he met me.
I just cannot imagine eating my macaroni salad any other way! I love the crunch of the veggies, the creamy mayonnaise and the summary taste and scent of fish.
Ingredients:
1 box macaroni
1 1/4 cup mayonnaise; divided
1 can tuna (I prefer solid white in water but any can will do)
3 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
salt & pepper to taste
While the pasta is cooking according to package directions on the stove I mix together the mayonnaise, tuna, carrots and celery.
Once the pasta has drained and cooled I add that it and give everything a good stir until the pasta is evenly coated. I then sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper and set it in the refrigerator until it's time to serve. You can serve it right away but I think it tastes better after all the flavors have had a few hours to meld together.
So is my husband right? Have any of you ever had macaroni salad with tuna?
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I just cannot imagine eating my macaroni salad any other way! I love the crunch of the veggies, the creamy mayonnaise and the summary taste and scent of fish.
Ingredients:
1 box macaroni
1 1/4 cup mayonnaise; divided
1 can tuna (I prefer solid white in water but any can will do)
3 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
salt & pepper to taste
While the pasta is cooking according to package directions on the stove I mix together the mayonnaise, tuna, carrots and celery.
Once the pasta has drained and cooled I add that it and give everything a good stir until the pasta is evenly coated. I then sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper and set it in the refrigerator until it's time to serve. You can serve it right away but I think it tastes better after all the flavors have had a few hours to meld together.
The pasta does tend to soak up some of mayonnaise so I make sure to check it before serving and add a bit more mayonnaise if I need to. Usually just one dollop from a spoon is enough and it's ready to serve.
So is my husband right? Have any of you ever had macaroni salad with tuna?
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No, but I have made it with peas and carrots before. But cooked veg. I think I might have to try this!
ReplyDeleteMy step mother always put peas in her macaroni salad!
DeleteYes, I've heard of it, and I know I'd like it! I make my macaroni salad the same way, just minus the tuna!
ReplyDeleteIt is so good!
DeleteThat looks good, I used to make tuna pasta with mayonnaise, but without the veggies!
ReplyDeleteThat would be yummy too; I only add the veggies so I convince myself that it's sort of healthy.
DeleteThis salad looks and sounds delicious. Sometimes it is fun to just make a classic recipe! Thank you for sharing at Over the Moon.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by! I do think it's fun to make classic recipes every now and then; they're classics for a reason, right?!
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Thank you so much!!
DeleteI love the idea of adding tuna to pasta salad... that would make a fun work lunch for this summer!
ReplyDeleteYes, exactly! I eat a small portion as my lunch with the tuna for protein it's a complete meal in one.
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