Summer BBQ’s are in full swing and this new Tuna Macaroni Salad recipe is definitely a hit! It has the perfect blend of flavors and hardly takes any time to throw together!
Take this to your next BBQ we guarantee it will be a crowd favorite! Or make it for dinner, and serve it with our Homemade French Bread to make it a meal!
Other sides that are perfect for Potlucks or BBQ’s:
- Mom’s Easy Potato Salad Recipe
- Creamy Yogurt Fruit Salad.
- Cowboy Baked Beans Recipe
- Red Potato Salad Recipe
- Blueberry Fluff Salad Recipe
Ingredients needed for this potluck dish:
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni or small shells pasta, uncooked
- 2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna, drained (I used tuna packed in water)
- 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
- 2 hard boiled eggs, cut into pieces
- 1 cup mayonnaise (or Miracle Whip)
- 1 cup small cubed Cheddar cheese pieces (about 4 ounces)
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
Do you put eggs in tuna macaroni salad?
For this recipe, we included them (just like we include eggs in our Potato salad!), but it’s totally up to you. You could leave them out if you want.
How long is tuna macaroni salad good for in the fridge?
This tuna macaroni salad is good for up to 3 days in the fridge in a covered container. If the salad seems dry after a day or two, you can add 1-2 Tablespoons of milk or even 1-2 Tablespoons of mayonnaise to moisten it.
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Tuna Macaroni Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni, or small shells pasta, uncooked
- 2 cans tuna, (5 oz each), drained (I used tuna packed in water)
- ½ cup frozen green peas, thawed
- 2 hard boiled eggs, cut into pieces
- 1 cup mayonnaise, (or Miracle Whip)
- 1 cup small cubed Cheddar cheese pieces, (about 4 ounces)
- ¼ cup sweet pickle relish
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
Instructions
- Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain and dump into large bowl.
- Mix in remaining ingredients and stir well.
- Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld.
- Remove from fridge and if the salad seems dry, you can add 1-2 Tablespoons of milk or even 1-2 Tablespoons of mayonnaise to moisten it.
Notes
- If you don’t like tuna, you can easily replace the tuna with canned chicken, shredded rotisserie chicken, or even cooked ham!
Nutrition
Did You Make This Recipe?We’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave a review or a question in the comment section below the post.Wrapping up our creamy Tuna Macaroni Salad Recipe recipe, we hope our take on this classic tuna macaroni salad adds a touch of zesty delight to your table. It’s a great main dish that doubles up as the perfect side dish as well. Whether you’re planning a summer picnic, family reunions, or simply need a light lunch idea, this easy recipe is guaranteed to become a staple in your home. It’s a main dish that doubles up as the perfect side dish as well. With its creamy dressing, tender macaroni, flaky tuna, and the nutritious addition of hard-boiled eggs, it promises not only a delicious flavor but also a satisfying meal that is lean on prep time and big on flavor. It’s one of our favorite recipes to make.
Crafted from simple ingredients, many of which you might already have in your pantry, this salad is a great example of how pantry staples can come together to create a dish that’s truly magical. Whether it’s for a light lunch, a summer picnic, or as a standout dish for family reunions, it delivers both on taste and convenience. The incorporation of green olives, green pepper and fresh herbs is a personal preference, but you can really customize this versatile dish a myriad of ways.
This easy tuna macaroni salad is fit for personal consumption for up to 3-5 days when refrigerated properly. For best results, we recommend chilling the salad in an airtight container before serving; it helps to meld the flavors, especially the creamy dressing, enhancing the overall taste.
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