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    Macaroni Salad with Tuna

    Posted on July 6, 2018 By Beth Neels

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    Macaroni Salad with Tuna

    It’s Macaroni Day tomorrow, so in honor, I give you Macaroni Salad with Tuna! This is Eric’s and my Father-in Law’s favorite way to enjoy Macaroni Salad! It couldn’t be easier salad to make, either!

    Macaroni Salad topped with egg quarters and edible flowers.
    Macaroni Salad with Tuna

    We have so many BBQ’s in the summer I need a huge line-up of side dishes to make to accompany the protein of choice that particular day! We have 8 birthdays in our immediate family, of course there is Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day! Then you have the obligatory friends that you should really invite because you haven’t gotten together in ages! The result of these is that it seems there is a BBQ on my patio most weekends from May until the end of September! This, Macaroni Salad with Tuna is one of the easiest of the side dishes in my repetoire!

    Macaroni salad with tuna in vintage green bowl.

    Sometimes I add peas to this easy mac salad too! We love them in it but it depends on who is coming that week, whether I do or not.

    1. So prepare the pasta shape of your choice according to package directions. Hard boil 3 eggs. Chop up your vegetables. In this case, I used celery, grated carrot and chives. You can change it up and use whatever you like, or whatever you have in the pantry.
    2. Add spices. Here I used salt, pepper, dry dill weed, fresh parsley, and celery seed.
    3. Mix the veges and pasta first with the mayonnaise so that it doesn’t break the tuna apart too much.
    4. Peel and rough chop eggs. I usually save some for garnish. Mix them with the salad. I also mix in a few tablespoons of my homemade Italian dressing for an extra kick.
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    Salad mixed with mayonnaise and added to serving bowl.

    That’s all there is to it! Such an easy salad for all of your summer BBQ’s!

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    Macaroni salad topped with hard boiled egg and edible nasturtiums.

    Macaroni Salad with Tuna

    This is Eric’s and my Father-in Law’s favorite way to enjoy Macaroni Salad! It couldn’t be easier salad to make, either! Great for all those summer BBQs and potlucks!
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    Course: Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Cooling time for pasta: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 16 servings
    Calories: 248kcal
    Author: Beth Neels
    Cost: $4

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb pasta of your choice, cooked according to package directions
    • 3 hard boiled eggs
    • 2 stalks celery, diced, about 1 cup
    • 1 large carrot, grated or diced, about 1/2 cup
    • 2 tbsp chopped chives
    • 1 tbsp fresh parsley
    • 1 tsp dill weed
    • 2 tsp pepper, to taste
    • 2 tsp salt, or to taste
    • 1 tsp celery seed
    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • 2 tbsp Italian Dressing
    • 2 cans tuna, drained

    Instructions

    • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Thoroughly cool.
    • Peel and chop hard boiled eggs. I usually save a few quarters for garnish.
    • Add macaroni, celery, carrot, and spices to large mixing bowl. Mix in mayonnaise and Italian dressing. Add tuna and mix. Add eggs and gently mix so that eggs don’t fall apart.
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    Notes

    Italian dressing is optional but adds a nice tang to the salad.
    Cook pasta to desired doneness.
    Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
    Promptly refrigerate leftovers.
    Extra mayonnaise may be required after the salad sits. The pasta tends to soak up mayonnaise.
    Leftovers will last 3-4 days.
    Can not be frozen.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 429mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 885IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Tristin

      July 07, 2018 at 1:59 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect that I found this right as I was already cooking up some noodles for a beach picnic today! Annnnd even better that it’s also macaroni day! ????????

      Reply
      • Binky

        July 07, 2018 at 4:01 pm

        Haha! See you were celebrating and you didn’t even know it! Thanks Tristen!

        Reply
    2. Jacqueline Debono

      July 07, 2018 at 5:52 am

      5 stars
      We also have lots of bbqs in summer and pasta salad is always a winner! Yours looks really good. I love the inclusion of chives and dill with tuna. I have to try that!

      Reply
      • Binky

        July 07, 2018 at 4:01 pm

        I love dill with tuna! They pair together so well! Thanks, Jaqui!

        Reply
    3. Crystal

      July 06, 2018 at 6:43 pm

      5 stars
      I grew up with a family whose idea of pasta salad was a box of tri-colored pasta – which I can’t stand – and a bottle of Italian dressing. I’m only now, 30 years later, looking at pasta salads as something that could be appetizing, so I’d definitely give this one a try 🙂

      Reply
      • Binky

        July 07, 2018 at 4:00 pm

        Haha! No, I don’t like that kind of pasta salad, lol! Thanks Crystal!

        Reply
    4. Gabi

      July 06, 2018 at 2:29 pm

      5 stars
      I just love easy salads for barbecue. This one is so protein packed that I’m sure it would please especially my hubby. Wishing you tomorrow a happy Macaroni day:)

      Reply
      • Binky

        July 07, 2018 at 3:59 pm

        Haha! Thanks Gabi! Happy Macaroni Day to you too!!

        Reply
    5. Chris Collins

      July 06, 2018 at 2:23 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely LOVE Tuna Macaroni Salad and your version looks to die for! Loving the addition of eggs!

      Reply
      • Binky

        July 07, 2018 at 3:58 pm

        I really like eggs in summer salads! Potato too! Thanks Chris!

        Reply
    6. Kacie Morgan

      July 06, 2018 at 1:55 pm

      5 stars
      This would be ideal for a summer dinner party in the garden, and I bet it would be a quick meal to make too.

      Reply
      • Binky

        July 07, 2018 at 3:58 pm

        It pretty much could be the whole meal. Maybe for meatless Monday! Thanks, Kacie!

        Reply
    7. Lynn | The ROad to Honey

      July 06, 2018 at 1:44 pm

      5 stars
      Summer really is the season to catch up with all your family & friends, isn’t it. I bet this lovely salad is a huge hit at all those summer BBQs.

      Reply
      • Binky

        July 07, 2018 at 3:57 pm

        It’s funny, the only time we see anyone in the winter is Christmas. After that we turn into hermits! Thanks Lynn!

        Reply
    8. Anna

      July 06, 2018 at 1:18 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like a perfect crowd pleaser! Perfect for all the BBQ’s this summer! Also, thanks for the memo about macaroni day! 😉

      Reply
      • Binky

        July 06, 2018 at 1:29 pm

        See, you really wanted to know about Macaroni Day. Didn’t you? ???? Thanks Anna!

        Reply
    9. Ramona

      July 06, 2018 at 12:47 pm

      5 stars
      Lovely recipe. I like the addition of celery. We eat a lot of it too and never misses from our fridge. I love this pasta tuna recipe easy to make and ideal for parties too.
      Thanks for the inspo.

      Reply
      • Binky

        July 06, 2018 at 1:28 pm

        Thank you Ramona! Yes, I always use celery in salads! It is a must I think! Have a wonderful weekend!

        Reply
    10. Zahra

      July 06, 2018 at 12:34 pm

      5 stars
      I was looking for a simple salad to take to a picknick on Sunday and here it is. It looks delicious. Thanks for the recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • Binky

        July 06, 2018 at 1:27 pm

        Thanks so much, Zahra! I hope the guests at the picnic enjoy it!

        Reply

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