Tuna Macaroni Salad
Tuna macaroni salad is a classic dish that combines creamy, savory, and refreshing flavors. It’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick lunch. Made with elbow macaroni, tuna, peas, celery, eggs, and mayo, this dish is a crowd-pleaser. Try this easy recipe today for a satisfying and customizable side or meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 pound elbow macaroni
10–12 ounces tuna packed in water (drained)
4 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
1 cup frozen peas (cooked and cooled)
4 hard-cooked eggs (chopped)
1–2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 cup mayonnaise (or more as needed)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool the pasta. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, drained tuna, sweet pickle relish, chopped celery, chopped red onion, and cooled peas.
- Add the chopped hard-cooked eggs to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, prepared mustard, salt, and pepper. Pour this dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is well coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or mustard if needed.
- Refrigerate the tuna macaroni salad for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together. Serve chilled.
Notes
This salad is best served chilled, so allow time for refrigeration before serving.
You can customize this recipe by adding other vegetables or protein sources.
For a lighter version, swap mayo with Greek yogurt or sour cream.
Find it online: https://justsosavory.com/tuna-macaroni-salad/
