Best 16 Best Tuna Macaroni Salad Ever Recipes
Tuna macaroni salad is an easy-to-make, refreshing, and versatile salad perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a quick lunch or dinner. Also, it is an excellent meal prep option as it can be made ahead and enjoyed throughout the week. There are countless variations of tuna macaroni salad, but the best recipe depends on your personal preferences. Whether you prefer a classic recipe that calls for mayonnaise, celery, and onion, a creamy twist with sour cream or Greek yogurt, or a tangy version with vinegar and mustard, there's a tuna macaroni salad recipe out there for everyone.
Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!
TUNA-MACARONI SALAD
Perfect for a simple summer supper or as a main-dish potluck contribution, this tuna noodle salad is a comfort food classic that comes together in just 20 minutes. Serve it on a bed of lettuce or other cool, crisp greens, and pair it with some crusty bread for a satisfying and refreshing entrée.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook macaroni as directed on package, adding peas for last 4 to 6 minutes of cooking; rinse with cold water and drain.
- In large bowl, mix macaroni, peas and remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (about 1 cup), Sodium 650 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
TUNA MACARONI SALAD
You'll crave this salad once you try it, this also works well with chicken in place of the tuna, please do not omit the sweet pickles they *make* this salad! adjust all amounts to suit taste, plan ahead this needs to chill before serving, cooking time is chilling time
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Tuna
Time 3h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender; drain then rinse well under cold water; place in a bowl then toss with 1 tablespoon oil to prevent sticking.
- Add in tuna, onion, bell pepper, celery and sweet pickles; toss to combine.
- In a bowl mix together mayonnaise with sour cream, sweet relish (if using) garlic powder, yellow mustard (start with 1 tablespoon mustard) and seasoned salt; add to the macaroni mixture; mix well to combine.
- Season with black pepper to taste.
- Arrange the cooked egg wedges around the inside of the bowl, then dust the top of the salad and eggs lightly with paprika.
- Cover and chill at least 3 hours before serving (the longer chilling time the better!).
TUNA MACARONI SALAD
"This jazzed-up tuna recipe came from a nutritionist I worked with at a prenatal clinic," writes Mary pat Eck from Cincinnati, Ohio. "It's so full of protein and flavor that we shared it with many of our clients."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard and salt; stir into tuna mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve on lettuce-lined plates.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 156mg cholesterol, Sodium 1259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
TUNA MACARONI SALAD
Great for summer nights when you don't want to cook!
Provided by It's A New Day
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes
Time P1DT1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water until done. Drain.
- Marinate macaroni in Italian dressing for 2 to 3 hours or overnight.
- Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, onion, celery, garlic powder, tuna, and salt and pepper into macaroni. Chill before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.1 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 28.7 mg, Fat 37.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 847.1 mg, Sugar 4 g
TUNA-MACARONI SALAD
You pretty much already have everything you need to make this side dish, a great accompaniment to fried or grilled proteins. Some people love raw onion and celery, but you can leave them out or keep them in as you like. Make sure you use tuna packed in water. (Tuna in olive oil will make the salad too oily.) It's best chilled - don't serve it at room temperature - its creamy unctuousness balances out the heat (from spice or from cooking) of whatever it's paired with.
Provided by Millie Peartree
Categories pastas, salads and dressings, seafood, main course, side dish
Time 3h15m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil, and cook the macaroni according to package instructions, until slightly pasta al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water until the pasta is cool and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, tuna, eggs, mayonnaise, relish, mustard, onion powder, pepper and 1 teaspoon salt. Add chopped celery and onion, if using, and toss gently with a spoon to combine.
- Taste and adjust salt and mayonnaise as needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, and up to overnight. Sprinkle with paprika for garnish before serving cold.
SOUTHERN TUNA MACARONI SALAD
Creamy from eggs and mayonnaise, tangy and acidic from mustard, pickles and chow chow, with a nice crunch from celery and onion. The Cajun spice just rounds it out with a blend of spices, the pimentos add a pop of color and sweetness, and tuna complements and ties all the flavors together in this Southern macaroni salad. Could top with some parsley for added color! Put this in a tortilla or melt some cheese on toast and make an open-faced sandwich!
Provided by Ali Ramee
Categories Pasta and Noodles Pasta by Shape Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place diced onion in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Let sit for 5 minutes. Drain into a colander.
- While onion soaks, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain into the same colander as red onion and run under cold water to stop cooking and cool to room temperature.
- Place mayonnaise, pimentos, relish, chow-chow, mustard, Cajun seasoning, and salt in a large bowl and stir to combine. Add pasta, red onion, and celery and stir to combine. Gently fold in tuna and eggs to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 71.1 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 775.1 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
TUNA-MACARONI SALAD
If there is such a thing as comfort salad, then this is it: A cold and creamy, mayonnaise-laden pasta that evokes your grandma's "tuna mac," but made a touch more sophisticated with the addition of cornichons and scallions. Amanda Hesser picked up the recipe, in 2006, from Clementine, a bakery and cafe in Los Angeles known for "its stylish take on home-style cooking." They were selling it for about 9 bucks a quart, but you can make it at home for about a quarter of that. Thankfully, it's no more difficult to make than Grandma's. Just boil up some macaroni and drain. Combine with two cans of tuna (if you're feeling flush, you can add chunks of cooked fresh tuna like we did for the photo) one cup of mayonnaise, chopped celery, cubed Cheddar cheese, sliced scallions and cornichons and two spoonfuls of chowchow, a green tomato relish that's an optional addition. Season well with freshly ground black pepper and serve cold.
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories easy, quick, pastas, salads and dressings, side dish
Time 20m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook. Drain and cool completely.
- In a large bowl, fold together the macaroni with the remaining ingredients. Season.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 541, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 553 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
MACARONI TUNA SALAD
This macaroni salad is great for lunch on its own, if you don't feel like cooking on those hot summer days. It's also a wonderful side for grilled food. I have perfected it -- after making many different types of macaroni salad, this one is my favorite. Enjoy!!
Provided by Sally Rogers
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Transfer the macaroni to a bowl, and cool in the refrigerator.
- In a large bowl, lightly toss the tuna with celery, onion, and about 1 cup mayonnaise until combined, then stir in the remaining mayonnaise, macaroni, olives, and grape tomatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let the salad chill in refrigerator 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 553.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 24.3 mg, Fat 37.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 578.3 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
CLASSIC TUNA-MACARONI SALAD
I like this recipe. It is close to my mother's...which is a good thing!! I think I took the dressing part of it from a Muellers box.
Provided by Jill L. Margaritta
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook and drain pasta according to the package directions.
- Combine mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
- Chop up all the veggies.
- Drain the can of tuna or chicken.
- Mix all together.
- *Note* Add the peas last and stir them gently. You don't want them mushed up.
- Toss to coat.
- Cover and chill to blend the flavors.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.4, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 11.5, Sodium 954.8, Carbohydrate 64.9, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 9.7, Protein 9.8
TUNA MACARONI SALAD
A top tip for this Tuna Macaroni Salad, soaking raw onions in cold water for 15 minutes helps mellow their flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a pot of boiling, salted water, cook pasta until al dente, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain, then transfer to large bowl to cool slightly.
- While pasta cools, soak onion in cold water. Drain, then stir into pasta along with celery, celery leaves, jalapeno and tuna. Whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice, relish and mustard. Toss with pasta mixture and season to taste. Refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes and up to 8 hours.
COLD TUNA MACARONI SALAD
A tuna and macaroni salad best served on a sunny summer day with a fresh muffin on the side.
Provided by D
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, celery and tuna.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, salad dressing, sugar and pepper. Add to pasta salad, mix together, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.3 calories, Carbohydrate 52.7 g, Cholesterol 37.8 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 495.4 mg, Sugar 8.6 g
GARDEN TUNA MACARONI SALAD
"I knew this recipe was a hit the first time I served it at a barbecue and got wonderful compliments," recalls Scarlett Hilton in Sabina, Ohio. "I even got a phone call afterward suggesting that I open a restaurant!" We have to agree this cool, creamy and crunchy salad really is delicious.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine tuna, vegetables and parsley. Drain macaroni and rinse in cold water; add to tuna mixture., In a small bowl, combine Miracle Whip, ranch dressing, Parmesan cheese and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts :
TUNA MACARONI SALAD
This is our version of an old Betty Crocker recipe. Again, since we are garlic freaks, we kicked up the garlic and tried other improvement. This is a great side dish or along. Great for potlucks.
Provided by Chef Boy of Dees
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook macaroni as desired AL DENTE.
- Drain; rinse with cold water.
- Combine macaroni, cheese, tuna, pickle relish (if used) and onion in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, stir together salad dressing, salt, pepper and garlic.
- Pour over macaroni mixture and toss to coat.
- Cover and chill for at least 3 hours (overnight is best).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.3, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 56.6, Sodium 733.3, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 4.5, Protein 16.3
GRANDMA'S TUNA MACARONI SALAD
This is the plain old fashioned macaroni salad my grandma used to make, which is still my sister Cathy's favorite.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Tuna
Time 10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions and let cool.
- Mix in the other items well, adding mayo last.
- Chill well before serving.
- When I make this, I omit the celery, add more dried onion, and add a little curry powder and garlic powder and cayenne.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.7, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 32.9, Sodium 689.1, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 20.6
AMELIA'S TUNA MACARONI SALAD
This macaroni salad will remind you of Grandma's. I love this when the weather is warm. One of the basic comfort foods!
Provided by Peach822
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water.
- In a large bowl, stir together the macaroni, tuna, celery, onion and peas. Mix in the mayonnaise, relish, salt and pepper. Garnish with egg wedges and a sprinkle of paprika. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 582 calories, Carbohydrate 51.6 g, Cholesterol 126.2 mg, Fat 33.4 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 416 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
THE BEST MACARONI SALAD YOU WILL EVER HAVE!!
This macaroni salad has been in my family for generations. and I have never had anyone say they don't love it! I have friends who constantly ask me for the recipe, yet I have never given it out....until now. This salad is the BEST macaroni salad in the world, you just gotta try it to believe me! Please rate if you like it! I love to serve this with hamburgers or bratwurst on a summer day! This goes very well at any party and even at Thanksgiving!
Provided by nyghtspydr
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool completely; drain.
- Mix macaroni, tuna, eggs, tomatoes, onion, and cucumber in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk salad dressing and milk together in a separate bowl until smooth. Beat sugar, mustard, pepper, and salt into the dressing mixture; pour over the macaroni mixture and stir to coat.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 115.9 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 761.6 mg, Sugar 13.3 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality tuna. Opt for tuna that is packed in water or olive oil, and avoid tuna that is packed in brine or oil.
- Cook the pasta al dente. This will prevent it from becoming mushy in the salad.
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will add color, texture, and flavor to the salad. Some good options include celery, onion, cucumber, and carrots.
- Add some protein. In addition to tuna, you can also add hard-boiled eggs, grilled chicken, or cooked shrimp to the salad.
- Use a light dressing. A simple vinaigrette or mayonnaise-based dressing is a good option. Avoid using heavy dressings, as they can weigh down the salad.
- Season the salad to taste. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, or other seasonings to taste.
- Chill the salad before serving. This will help the flavors to meld together and will make the salad more refreshing.
Conclusion:
Tuna macaroni salad is a classic summer dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. By following these tips, you can make the best tuna macaroni salad ever. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, give this recipe a try.
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