Old Fashioned Macaroni Salad

Old Fashioned Macaroni Salad
  • PREP TIME
    0 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    0 mins
  • SERVING
    10 People
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    532

A timeless classic reimagined! This Old Fashioned Macaroni Salad is a creamy, crunchy, and savory delight, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a simple summer lunch. The combination of tender macaroni, flaky tuna, and crisp vegetables in a tangy dressing is simply irresistible.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    20 g
  • Cholesterol
    20 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    10 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    244 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    27 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Cook the macaroni according to package directions until al dente. (Approximately 8-10 minutes).

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Recipe View Immediately rinse the cooked macaroni under cold running water to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking. Drain thoroughly. (Approximately 1 minute).

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Recipe View In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, diced red onion, green bell pepper, celery, garlic powder, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. (Approximately 3 minutes).

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Recipe View Gently fold in the cooked and drained macaroni, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed. (Approximately 2 minutes).

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Recipe View Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together. (Approximately 120 minutes).

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Recipe View Before serving, give the salad a good stir and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more mayonnaise for creaminess or mustard for tanginess, to your preference.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of sweet pickle relish or a splash of apple cider vinegar to the dressing.
To prevent the salad from drying out, add a little extra mayonnaise just before serving.
This salad is best served chilled. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 177 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (9)
  • Jerrod Quigley

    I've been making this recipe for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.

  • Ari Bashirian

    Easy to follow and a real winner!

  • Jarvis Runte

    This is a great base recipe. I love to experiment with different vegetables.

  • Jalen Harveyhodkiewicz

    I added some sweet pickle relish and it was a hit!

  • Alexandrine Keebler

    I used smoked tuna and it gave the salad a wonderful depth of flavor.

  • Lucio Zboncak

    My family devoured this! The perfect summer salad.

  • Mallie Doyle

    So easy to make and tastes even better the next day.

  • Esta Oberbrunner

    The cold water rinse is key to stop the pasta from cooking.

  • Toby Farrell

    Next time I'll add a little more mustard, but overall delicious.

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