GRANDMA WELLS' TUNA MACARONI SALAD

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Kitty's birthday salad. Traditionally we have made this every July for years and years. Until Grandma Wells died, the kids never knew it was originally her recipe from the 1960s.

Provided by Katrina Freed

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ½ cups elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
1 (5 ounce) can albacore tuna, drained and flaked
1 cup diced celery
1 cup cubed Cheddar cheese
½ cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped sweet pickle

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain macaroni and cool under running water.
  • Place macaroni into a large salad bowl. Stir in mayonnaise, green peas, tuna, celery, Cheddar cheese, red onion, and chopped sweet pickle until thoroughly combined. Chill and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 28.1 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 312.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Atar Ana
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the creamy dressing and the crunchy vegetables.


Ciara Griffith
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a hit. I love that it's so versatile - you can add different vegetables, herbs, or even different types of pasta.


Zakir Panhwar
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This salad is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the creamy dressing and the crunchy vegetables.


Danish Abbasi
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I can have it on the table in less than 30 minutes.


Abrash Satti
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This is a classic tuna macaroni salad recipe that never disappoints. It's always a hit at potlucks and family gatherings.


Nikleshdas jahanpur123.
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I've tried many tuna macaroni salad recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of creamy and tangy.


Joelisaac Wayback
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This salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a hit at BBQs.


Isisalexis Kennedy
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I'm not a big fan of tuna salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and creamy.


derrick dean
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also a good way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


The Beet Keeper
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I made this salad for a picnic last weekend and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Archimedes 271
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the creamy dressing and the crunchy vegetables.


Jam Latif Sangi
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a hit. I love that it's so versatile - you can add different vegetables, herbs, or even different types of pasta.


JR Rakie
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This tuna macaroni salad is a classic for a reason. It's creamy, flavorful, and always a hit at potlucks and picnics.


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