REFRESHING SUMMER COLD TUNA MACARONI SALAD
This is my family's go to meal during the summer. I make a huge batch of it and we all eat it around the pool all Memorial weekend. I've used Cavatappi pasta instead of elbow macaroni this time so that the cute curly Cavatappi's ridges can grab more tuna. Enjoy!
Provided by Deni Elwood
Categories Salads
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Bring pot of salted water to a rapid boil. Add pasta to boiling water. Stir and let boil for 8-10 minutes. Remove Pasta from pot, drain well then rinse while in colander with cold water from your tap. After pasta is completely cooled, drain well and pour into large bowl.
- 2. While pasta is boiling, rough chop a large sweet onion.
- 3. Empty the contents of the sweet relish into bowl with pasta and stir. Add the chopped onion and mix into pasta mixture.
- 4. Open both cans of tuna and drain well. Empty the cans of tuna, breaking up the tuna as you do. Mix well into pasta mixture. Add the jar of Miracle Whip and mix completely with pasta, relish and onion.
- 5. Refrigerate the pasta salad until very cool. Before serving, stir again and add salt and pepper to taste. I like to use sea salt for the taste.
- 6. Hint: Sometimes the salad becomes dry (due to the pasta absorbing the liquid), so before serving if it is a little dry, add a small amount of milk to the pasta salad and mix well.
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Fatima L Bamalli
fatima@gmail.comThis salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's easy to make and it always disappears quickly.
Christiana Takyi
takyic@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of tuna salad, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The dressing is so flavorful and the salad is very refreshing.
Balqiaz Gull
g@hotmail.comThis salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They'll love the creamy dressing and the fun shapes of the macaroni.
Mathi Officeal
o@yahoo.comI love that this salad is made with Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. It makes it a bit lighter and healthier.
Badsha Islam
ibadsha17@gmail.comThis is the best tuna macaroni salad I've ever had! The dressing is perfect and the salad is so flavorful.
Tanvir Hossn
tanvir-h29@aol.comI've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great side dish for any summer gathering.
Juliya Rai
j_rai8@yahoo.comThis salad is so refreshing and delicious. I love the creamy dressing and the crunch of the vegetables.
She Riff
she_riff@gmail.comI love the combination of tuna, macaroni, and vegetables in this salad. It's a classic summer dish that's always a hit.
hayk mesrak
h31@hotmail.co.ukThis salad is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also a great make-ahead dish. You can make it the night before and it will be even better the next day.
Hannah Ekeoma
hannah-ekeoma20@hotmail.comI've never been a big fan of tuna salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The dressing is so flavorful and the tuna is nice and flaky.
Samiir Adan
samiir-adan55@gmail.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.
TmG Gaming YT
t_yt45@hotmail.co.ukI added some chopped celery and red onion to my salad for a bit of extra crunch. It was delicious!
Madison Hamm
madison.h@hotmail.comI love that this salad is made with whole wheat pasta. It gives it a nice nutty flavor and makes it a bit more filling.
Tek bahadur Sunar
tekb@gmail.comThis salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's light and refreshing, and it's easy to transport.
Lala Muzafar
m17@yahoo.comI've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Hira Butt
butt.h@hotmail.comThis tuna macaroni salad was a hit at my summer party! Everyone loved the refreshing flavors and the creamy dressing.